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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". | 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 that people who start fights or cause other disorder "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 that people who start fights or cause other disorder "could end up behind bars if you break the law". |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Other places now allowed to reopen in England include: | Other places now allowed to reopen in England include: |
| Two households will also be able to meet indoors or outside, including for overnight stays, although they have to maintain social distancing. | Two households will also be able to meet indoors or outside, including for overnight stays, although they have to maintain social distancing. |
| 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. |
| However, in Leicester pubs and other facilities remain closed as the city became the first local lockdown on Monday following a spike in Covid-19 cases. | However, in Leicester pubs and other facilities remain closed as the city became the first local lockdown on Monday following a spike in Covid-19 cases. |
| Police in the city said they were preparing for a busy weekend, with more officers on duty than during a typical New Year's Eve. | Police in the city said they were preparing for a busy weekend, with more officers on duty than during a typical New Year's Eve. |
| Chancellor Rishi Sunak welcomed the reopening of businesses. On a visit to The Bell and Crown in Chiswick, west London, he said Britain's pubs and bars employ almost half a million people, "which is why it's such good news that so many people are able to return to work this weekend, helping us all to enjoy summer safely". | |
| But some 31% of bars, pubs and restaurants will stay closed on Saturday, according to the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA). | |
| NTIA boss Michael Kill said some association members felt "stuck in a bizarre tug of war between government, licensing and planning regulators and the police". | |
| The Tollington pub in north London said it hopes to welcome customers in the near future - but only "when it is safe to do so". | |
| People in England should stay 2m apart, but the new "one metre plus" guidance means they can get closer if they use "mitigation" measures, such as face coverings and not sitting face-to-face. | People in England should stay 2m apart, but the new "one metre plus" guidance means they can get closer if they use "mitigation" measures, such as face coverings and not sitting face-to-face. |
| Prof Robert West, an epidemiologist from University College London, urged caution as lockdown eases, telling BBC Breakfast: "The virus still is with us. We are looking at around 20,000 new infections a week and around 1,000 deaths a week and the rates aren't coming down very fast so people have to be tremendously cautious here." | Prof Robert West, an epidemiologist from University College London, urged caution as lockdown eases, telling BBC Breakfast: "The virus still is with us. We are looking at around 20,000 new infections a week and around 1,000 deaths a week and the rates aren't coming down very fast so people have to be tremendously cautious here." |
| He said the hospitality sector is doing "everything" it can to reopen safely, but added: "As we open up these businesses you will get more contact… and that means you will get more infections and unfortunately it means you will get more deaths." | He said the hospitality sector is doing "everything" it can to reopen safely, but added: "As we open up these businesses you will get more contact… and that means you will get more infections and unfortunately it means you will get more deaths." |
| Asked about excess deaths and whether the UK has done better or worse than other countries, statistician Sir David Spiegelhalter, from the University of Cambridge, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "We have done badly." | Asked about excess deaths and whether the UK has done better or worse than other countries, statistician Sir David Spiegelhalter, from the University of Cambridge, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "We have done badly." |
| 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. |
| Sandra Jacobs was one of the first people through the door at her local hairdressers in Camden, north London, after midnight, 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, after midnight, describing it as "such a relief" to be back in the salon chair. |
| "My hair was everywhere. I'd been wearing hats to hide it," she said, adding that her new haircut made her feel "normal again". | "My hair was everywhere. I'd been wearing hats to hide it," she said, adding that her new 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, newlyweds Louise Arnold and Jennifer Wilson, both 22, are believed to be the first to marry in England after restrictions were eased. | Meanwhile, newlyweds Louise Arnold and Jennifer Wilson, both 22, are believed to be the first to marry in England after restrictions were eased. |
| The couple tied the knot at 00:01 BST in Cheshire in front of 16 guests, and the wedding was available online for friends and family who were unable to attend. | The couple tied the knot at 00:01 BST in Cheshire in front of 16 guests, and the wedding was available online for friends and family who were unable to attend. |
| They have been engaged for three years and had just over a week to prepare for their rearranged nuptials, after cancelling their previous plans. | They have been engaged for three years and had just over a week to prepare for their rearranged nuptials, after cancelling their previous plans. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| In other developments: | In other developments: |
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