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| Coronavirus: Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen in England | Coronavirus: Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen in England |
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| Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas in England are opening their doors for the first time in three months after a major relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. | Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas in England are opening their doors for the first time in three months after a major relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. |
| Businesses reopening on Saturday must observe strict social distancing rules. | Businesses reopening on Saturday must observe strict social distancing rules. |
| As measures eased, Boris Johnson urged people to act responsibly, while the government's scientific advisers said the latest step was not "risk-free". | |
| The health secretary has warned those who get carried away could be jailed. | The health secretary has warned those who get carried away could be jailed. |
| Matt Hancock told the Daily Mail people were entitled to enjoy themselves at pubs, but added: "You could end up behind bars if you break the law." | Matt Hancock told the Daily Mail people were entitled to enjoy themselves at pubs, but added: "You could end up behind bars if you break the law." |
| Restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas were allowed to reopen just after midnight, with some hair salons welcoming clients in the early hours, but pubs had to wait until 06:00 BST after Downing Street expressed fears of early morning partying. | Restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas were allowed to reopen just after midnight, with some hair salons welcoming clients in the early hours, but pubs had to wait until 06:00 BST after Downing Street expressed fears of early morning partying. |
| Chancellor Rishi Sunak said people should make the most of the easing to boost the economy, telling the Times: "We need to relearn what it's like to go out again." | Chancellor Rishi Sunak said people should make the most of the easing to boost the economy, telling the Times: "We need to relearn what it's like to go out again." |
| Mr Sunak said while people should act responsibly, eating out will help protect jobs in the struggling hospitality sector. | Mr Sunak said while people should act responsibly, eating out will help protect jobs in the struggling hospitality sector. |
| Social distancing rules in England have also changed from 2m to "one metre plus" - meaning people should stay more than 1m apart and take additional precautions when they are less than 2m from someone else. | Social distancing rules in England have also changed from 2m to "one metre plus" - meaning people should stay more than 1m apart and take additional precautions when they are less than 2m from someone else. |
| On Friday evening, England's chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty said people must take a "really disciplined approach" to social distancing as he warned of the risk of coronavirus spreading in pubs. | On Friday evening, England's chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty said people must take a "really disciplined approach" to social distancing as he warned of the risk of coronavirus spreading in pubs. |
| He said there was a "real possibility" of a second wave of the virus - which "goes up sharply" if people do not take social distancing measures seriously. | He said there was a "real possibility" of a second wave of the virus - which "goes up sharply" if people do not take social distancing measures seriously. |
| Speaking at a Downing Street coronavirus briefing, he said the country would see both health and economic problems as a result of the pandemic, with the government trying to walk a "narrow path". | Speaking at a Downing Street coronavirus briefing, he said the country would see both health and economic problems as a result of the pandemic, with the government trying to walk a "narrow path". |
| Ministers hope to rely on effective testing, tracing and targeted local lockdowns to contain the virus in future. | Ministers hope to rely on effective testing, tracing and targeted local lockdowns to contain the virus in future. |
| This is a big moment. Hospitality chiefs have described it as an important development for the national psyche. | This is a big moment. Hospitality chiefs have described it as an important development for the national psyche. |
| But it's also a moment when health and economic concerns collide. | But it's also a moment when health and economic concerns collide. |
| Trade body Hospitality UK estimates that 53% of pubs and bars and 47% of restaurants will reopen this weekend generating a total - they hope - of nine million visits. | Trade body Hospitality UK estimates that 53% of pubs and bars and 47% of restaurants will reopen this weekend generating a total - they hope - of nine million visits. |
| But while a sector that employs three million people is keen to reopen, many are anxious. Will too many customers return to manage venues safely or too few to make it economically worthwhile? | But while a sector that employs three million people is keen to reopen, many are anxious. Will too many customers return to manage venues safely or too few to make it economically worthwhile? |
| Social distancing measures will both reduce capacity and increase front-line costs. | Social distancing measures will both reduce capacity and increase front-line costs. |
| Three-quarters of businesses expect to run their businesses at a loss this year and the industry estimates that even if this weekend goes well, the sector could lose 320,000 jobs. | Three-quarters of businesses expect to run their businesses at a loss this year and the industry estimates that even if this weekend goes well, the sector could lose 320,000 jobs. |
| It is a high-stakes gamble and the government will be watching nervously to see how the public responds and behaves. | It is a high-stakes gamble and the government will be watching nervously to see how the public responds and behaves. |
| That will ultimately determine whether we are getting a sufficient economic bang for the health risk buck that medical experts say we are inevitably spending this weekend. | That will ultimately determine whether we are getting a sufficient economic bang for the health risk buck that medical experts say we are inevitably spending this weekend. |
| BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher said: "Whether we diligently follow the rules or, to borrow a phrase, "tear the pants out of it", will dictate how common regional lockdowns become. | BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher said: "Whether we diligently follow the rules or, to borrow a phrase, "tear the pants out of it", will dictate how common regional lockdowns become. |
| "Some scientists think we are going too far, too soon. So the pressure will be on health officials to rapidly spot and contain outbreaks before they become a national problem." | "Some scientists think we are going too far, too soon. So the pressure will be on health officials to rapidly spot and contain outbreaks before they become a national problem." |
| Other places now allowed to reopen in England include: | Other places now allowed to reopen in England include: |
| Mr Johnson said a timetable for reopening other businesses including gyms, nail salons and night clubs would be set out next week. | Mr Johnson said a timetable for reopening other businesses including gyms, nail salons and night clubs would be set out next week. |
| Sandra Jacobs was one of the first people through the door at her local hairdressers in Camden, north London, on Friday night, describing it as "such a relief" to be back in the salon chair. | Sandra Jacobs was one of the first people through the door at her local hairdressers in Camden, north London, on Friday night, describing it as "such a relief" to be back in the salon chair. |
| She said her haircut made her feel "normal again". | |
| Her hairdresser, Carole Rickaby, said it was great to pick up the scissors again. "We're being very cautious with aprons and facemasks, but it can be a bit of a problem," she said. "I wear glasses, so wearing a mask as well made my glasses steam up whenever I tried to talk. | Her hairdresser, Carole Rickaby, said it was great to pick up the scissors again. "We're being very cautious with aprons and facemasks, but it can be a bit of a problem," she said. "I wear glasses, so wearing a mask as well made my glasses steam up whenever I tried to talk. |
| "I ended up just telling Sandra she can talk to me and I'll just listen." | "I ended up just telling Sandra she can talk to me and I'll just listen." |
| Meanwhile, Prince William visited a village pub in Norfolk which had been closed since March. | Meanwhile, Prince William visited a village pub in Norfolk which had been closed since March. |
| What is happening in the rest of the UK? | What is happening in the rest of the UK? |
| Each UK nation's lockdown measures differ, including varying rules on the reopening of food and drink outlets. | Each UK nation's lockdown measures differ, including varying rules on the reopening of food and drink outlets. |
| In Northern Ireland, pubs and restaurants could reopen on Friday. | In Northern Ireland, pubs and restaurants could reopen on Friday. |
| In Scotland, beer gardens and outdoor restaurants will be allowed to reopen from 6 July, and indoor areas can be used from 15 July. | In Scotland, beer gardens and outdoor restaurants will be allowed to reopen from 6 July, and indoor areas can be used from 15 July. |
| The Welsh government has promised talks with the hospitality sector about a "potential phased" reopening, but no dates have yet been given. | The Welsh government has promised talks with the hospitality sector about a "potential phased" reopening, but no dates have yet been given. |
| Latest figures show a further 137 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK, bringing the total number of deaths to 44,131. | Latest figures show a further 137 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK, bringing the total number of deaths to 44,131. |
| In other developments: | In other developments: |