England & Wales

11 Feb 2022

Face masks in Wales could be scrapped by the end of March

In response to the falling case rates, the Welsh government believes it could begin to ease the remaining coronavirus restrictions. As of the 18 February, the requirement to present a Covid pass for entry into entertainment venues, nightclubs and...

28 Jan 2022

Covid 19 - Nightclubs open in Wales

Wales can again, reach for the lasers! As of today, Wales will more to alert level Zero, meaning that many of the Omicron variant restrictions that were imposed on the 26 December 2021 have now been scrapped. As of today Welsh people can: Atten...

24 Jan 2022

Covid 19 - Impact on Christmas Trading Period Analysis

As Scotland and Wales rejoice today with the significant relaxation of their restrictions, it is interesting to see the release of Coronavirus and its impact on our spending habits and socialising plans around the Christmas season, UK: January 202...

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...