England is an outlier when it comes to post-Christmas Covid restrictions - Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all already revealed their plans
The home nations have issued different Covid guidance, as the Omicron variant surges through the UK.The government has ruled out announcing new restrictions for England before Christmas, but the other UK nations have already announced the reintroduction of limits on society amid fears of Omicron.What rules are being introduced in Wales?there will be a return to the rule of six in regulated premises such as bars, restaurants, cinemas and theatres.
The Welsh government is also urging people to reduce contact with others over the coming days, especially if Christmas plans include seeing older or more vulnerable people.Boris Johnson has committed to not introducing any new restrictions before Christmas. Boris Johnson also said the government is poised to take action if the Covid situation deteriorates after Christmas.Away from Christmas, current Covid measures in England include Covid passes for entry into nightclubs and other venues.
Anyone who cannot work from home should continue to go in to work – but is encouraged to consider taking lateral flow tests regularly.He said people eager to spend Christmas with their family should "do only what you need to" to avoid catching Covid and having to self-isolate.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced limits on spectator numbers allowed at sporting events but refrained from introducing indoor mixing limits that could impact Christmas.
Ministers at Holyrood have found £100 million for business support, with the First Minister announcing that £66 million will go to hospitality, £8 million to businesses in the food and drink supply chain, £20 million to the culture sector, £3 million to the wedding industry and £3 million to the “worst affected parts of tourism”.
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