England & Wales

19 Jan 2022

England to relax Covid-19 Restrictions

In a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Covid-19 measures under “Plan B” are to be relaxed as of next week. This means that following measures will not be required: Covid pas...

19 Jan 2022

Scotland | Covid Restrictions to lift from Monday

From Monday (24th January) many of Scotland's Covid-19 restrictions imposed over Christmas are to be eased, the First Minister (Nicola Sturgeon) announced yesterday. The decision follows a "significant fall" in new case numbers and in the belief ...

17 Jan 2022

Covid 19 - Wales to release restrictions

The Welsh Government announces that Welsh covid measures brought in on the 26 December 2021 to combat the rise in cases, are to gradually be released. Mr Drakeford announced that the relaxing of conditions will be a four-stage process, which is de...

10 Jan 2022

Markets and outdoor marquees allowed permanently

It has been announced, following a public consultation that the permitted development rights (PDR) introduced in 2020 to 2021  are now being made permanent. These measures will apply to England. Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Commu...

30 Dec 2021

Consultation to extend licensing hours for Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The Government will seek to extend licensing hours across England and Wales in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 2 June 2022. In anticipation of the celebrations, the Home Offce will launch a public consultation on extending li...

24 Dec 2021

Covid 19 - Government release guidance on mandatory COVID checks

The government have now released guidance for when certain events in England are required to undertake reasonable measures to ensure that attendees aged 18 or above are either fully vaccinated, or have a negative result from a Test and Trace withi...