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UK coronavirus live: pubs and hair salons reopen in England as lockdown eases - latest updates | UK coronavirus live: pubs and hair salons reopen in England as lockdown eases - latest updates |
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Follow all the day’s coronavirus news as the easing of lockdown measures in England also reopens restaurants, theme parks, galleries, hotels, cinemas and bingo halls | Follow all the day’s coronavirus news as the easing of lockdown measures in England also reopens restaurants, theme parks, galleries, hotels, cinemas and bingo halls |
While businesses like pubs, barbers and galleries can reopen in England today, it’s important to remember all those that have not been given the green light to reopen in a Covid-secure way, including the creative industries, which stand on the brink of collapse. | |
Last night, Nicholas Hytner, the former artistic director of the National Theatre, issued a stark warning that the fate of the UK’s entire cultural ecosystem is “right at the critical point now”. | |
Hytner also questioned why it was considered safe to fly in an aeroplane but not to sit in a socially distanced audience in a theatre. | |
And he pointed to rescue packages for culture across the rest of Europe, and asked why the UK had not yet done the same to preserve British culture. | |
At a press conference on Friday, Boris Johnson said the government would set out a “roadmap” for reopening the events and arts sectors in a Covid-secure way next week. | |
Ahead of the 72nd anniversary of the NHS tomorrow, health workers have taken to Twitter to implore people to drink responsibly as pubs reopen today and to remember that the coronavirus pandemic is not over. | Ahead of the 72nd anniversary of the NHS tomorrow, health workers have taken to Twitter to implore people to drink responsibly as pubs reopen today and to remember that the coronavirus pandemic is not over. |
One lung doctor wrote: | One lung doctor wrote: |
One ICU nurse tweeted: | One ICU nurse tweeted: |
A nationwide round of applause is set to take place on Sunday evening to mark the health service’s anniversary. | A nationwide round of applause is set to take place on Sunday evening to mark the health service’s anniversary. |
People will also be encouraged to observe a minute’s silence and light a candle in remembrance of the lives lost to Covid-19. | People will also be encouraged to observe a minute’s silence and light a candle in remembrance of the lives lost to Covid-19. |
As England’s lockdown gets a major easement, Guardian Money has compiled a handy guide for what to expect if you’re off to a hairdresser, pub or hotel today. | As England’s lockdown gets a major easement, Guardian Money has compiled a handy guide for what to expect if you’re off to a hairdresser, pub or hotel today. |
They’ve covered everything from disposable towels at Toni & Guy to moveable screens at Wagamama and face masks on the rides at Thorpe Park, if you needed a confidence boost. | They’ve covered everything from disposable towels at Toni & Guy to moveable screens at Wagamama and face masks on the rides at Thorpe Park, if you needed a confidence boost. |
People in Wales must continue to follow the five-mile advice and stay local this weekend as pubs open over the border in England, the first minister has said. | People in Wales must continue to follow the five-mile advice and stay local this weekend as pubs open over the border in England, the first minister has said. |
Mark Drakeford said that while those living very close to England may be able to visit pubs that are open, it would not be possible for the majority of people in Wales. | Mark Drakeford said that while those living very close to England may be able to visit pubs that are open, it would not be possible for the majority of people in Wales. |
Police forces have also urged Welsh residents to heed the “stay local” advice while Transport for Wales said public transport should only be used for “essential travel”. | Police forces have also urged Welsh residents to heed the “stay local” advice while Transport for Wales said public transport should only be used for “essential travel”. |
Pubs in England were able to open from 6am today but those in Wales will only be able to operate outdoors from 13 July. | Pubs in England were able to open from 6am today but those in Wales will only be able to operate outdoors from 13 July. |
The “stay local” requirement in Wales will end on Monday when two households will be able to form one extended household - enabling families to be reunited. | The “stay local” requirement in Wales will end on Monday when two households will be able to form one extended household - enabling families to be reunited. |
In a press conference on Friday, Drakeford was asked what he would say to those in Wales who were considering travelling to England over the weekend to visit a pub. | In a press conference on Friday, Drakeford was asked what he would say to those in Wales who were considering travelling to England over the weekend to visit a pub. |
He stressed the need for people to behave in ways that “allow us all to continue to be safe”. | He stressed the need for people to behave in ways that “allow us all to continue to be safe”. |
Gwent police told the BBC that it would be continuing regular patrols ahead of the travel restrictions being lifted, and North Wales police tweeted: | Gwent police told the BBC that it would be continuing regular patrols ahead of the travel restrictions being lifted, and North Wales police tweeted: |
This is from Piers Morgan. | This is from Piers Morgan. |
The tweet (now deleted) which was posted by the official 10 Downing Street Twitter account, said: | The tweet (now deleted) which was posted by the official 10 Downing Street Twitter account, said: |
Commentators swiftly pointed out this was very confusing, especially given the major easing of lockdown measures in England from today, including the reopening of pubs and hair salons. | Commentators swiftly pointed out this was very confusing, especially given the major easing of lockdown measures in England from today, including the reopening of pubs and hair salons. |
Seemingly at odds with the tone of the chancellor (see 10.06am), in an interview with the Daily Mail the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said he had a quiet “Super Saturday” planned. | Seemingly at odds with the tone of the chancellor (see 10.06am), in an interview with the Daily Mail the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said he had a quiet “Super Saturday” planned. |
He would have a pint with his brother and a haircut, and he has booked a family staycation in Cornwall for August. | He would have a pint with his brother and a haircut, and he has booked a family staycation in Cornwall for August. |
The health secretary also said he would support police chiefs tasked with curbing any irresponsible or riotous behaviour today. Asked if judges and magistrates should take a tough line if pub fights break out, he said: “Of course, the law is there for a reason.” | The health secretary also said he would support police chiefs tasked with curbing any irresponsible or riotous behaviour today. Asked if judges and magistrates should take a tough line if pub fights break out, he said: “Of course, the law is there for a reason.” |
The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has welcomed the reopening of pubs and implored the public to “eat out to help out” the hospitality industry. | The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has welcomed the reopening of pubs and implored the public to “eat out to help out” the hospitality industry. |
In an interview with the Times (paywall), the chancellor said Britain needed to get spending in pubs and restaurants again to avoid a jobs meltdown that could see a generation of young people being “lost” to the coronavirus. Sunak said it was the nation’s duty to “relearn what it’s like to go out again”. | In an interview with the Times (paywall), the chancellor said Britain needed to get spending in pubs and restaurants again to avoid a jobs meltdown that could see a generation of young people being “lost” to the coronavirus. Sunak said it was the nation’s duty to “relearn what it’s like to go out again”. |
He said: | He said: |
His sentiments echoed those of the prime minister, who on Friday said the “economic health of the whole country” depended on consumers acting responsibly in successfully reopening the economy. | His sentiments echoed those of the prime minister, who on Friday said the “economic health of the whole country” depended on consumers acting responsibly in successfully reopening the economy. |
PA Media reports that Sunak said: | PA Media reports that Sunak said: |
Regulars have returned for much-anticipated drinks at the Toll Gate Wetherspoons pub in Turnpike Lane, north London, PA Media repors. | Regulars have returned for much-anticipated drinks at the Toll Gate Wetherspoons pub in Turnpike Lane, north London, PA Media repors. |
Andrew Slawinski, 54, who bought a Guinness, described his first pub pint in three months as “gorgeous”. “It’s like winning the [Premier] League,” he said. | Andrew Slawinski, 54, who bought a Guinness, described his first pub pint in three months as “gorgeous”. “It’s like winning the [Premier] League,” he said. |
A range of measures have been implemented at the pub including contact tracing forms, Perspex screens and compulsory table service. | A range of measures have been implemented at the pub including contact tracing forms, Perspex screens and compulsory table service. |
And the BBC’s Chris Mason, whose locks once made the Grazia UK chart of lust, is finally getting his hair chopped live. | And the BBC’s Chris Mason, whose locks once made the Grazia UK chart of lust, is finally getting his hair chopped live. |