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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 |
| Here’s a rather amusing report from Press Association on pubs reopening in Chester: | |
| Drinkers have enjoyed their first post-lockdown pints as pubs reopened in Chester but remained shuttered just a few miles away over the border in Wales. | |
| The first pints were pulled at 11am in the centre of the city, as a handful of regulars trickled into The Shropshire Arms. | |
| “Heaven,” said Bert Lockley, a regular, sipping his first pint of draught Guinness for three months. “I’ve missed this more than my missus when she left,” Lockley said. | |
| “You can drink at home but you can’t get this feeling anywhere else.” | |
| Footage has emerged of police officers being attacked as they broke up a music event in White City, London last night which was in breach of coronavirus restrictions. | |
| Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has condemned the incident as “disgraceful”. | |
| As many public spaces and businesses reopen today, prime minister Boris Johnson has sought to clarify some of the confusion around physical distancing rules on Twitter. | |
| He said that if it was possible to stay 2 metres away from other people, you should. However, if this is not possible, you can come within a metre of them, as long as you take other precautions. | |
| The mayor of London has condemned a street party which took place in west London last night as “disgraceful”, after seven police officer were injured. | |
| Officers wearing protective gear were pelted with bricks when they arrived at the scene in White City to shut down an illegal rave. | |
| The area was cleared at around 1.15am, and a section 60 order was put in place, allowing police to stop and search anyone in the nearby area. | |
| Sadiq Khan called the incident “disgraceful”, saying: “Violence against the police will not be tolerated and perpetrators will be caught and prosecuted. | |
| “Extra police will be out today continuing to work hard to keep our city safe.” | |
| Deputy assistant commissioner Laurence Taylor said the officers were responding to “residents complaining about a large gathering, noise, anti-social behaviour and violence”. | |
| “These gatherings are illegal and also pose a risk to public health,” Taylor said. “The violence shown towards officers this evening was totally unacceptable and we will not tolerate it in any form.” | |
| Hi everyone, I’m Molly Blackall, taking over the live blog for a little while on what is a highly significant day in England’s lockdown experience. | Hi everyone, I’m Molly Blackall, taking over the live blog for a little while on what is a highly significant day in England’s lockdown experience. |
| If you spot something you think we should be reporting on in this blog, you can drop me a message on Twitter. I won’t be able to reply to everything but will endeavour to read it all! Thanks in advance. | If you spot something you think we should be reporting on in this blog, you can drop me a message on Twitter. I won’t be able to reply to everything but will endeavour to read it all! Thanks in advance. |
| Beauty businesses, including nail bars and tanning salons, which have incurred massive losses during the lockdown have to remain closed today, despite the reopening of hairdressers and barbers across England. | Beauty businesses, including nail bars and tanning salons, which have incurred massive losses during the lockdown have to remain closed today, despite the reopening of hairdressers and barbers across England. |
| My colleague Ellie Violet Bramley reports that women are disproportionately affected by their continued closure. Around 90% of the beauty industry workforce and the majority of its clientele is female and the government has been accused of sexism for omitting salons from the list of businesses reopening today – evident during this week’s PMQs. | My colleague Ellie Violet Bramley reports that women are disproportionately affected by their continued closure. Around 90% of the beauty industry workforce and the majority of its clientele is female and the government has been accused of sexism for omitting salons from the list of businesses reopening today – evident during this week’s PMQs. |
| Industry figures point out that the beauty sector brings in more in GDP than motor vehicle manufacturing – “but you wouldn’t see MPs laughing out loud at mention of this sector during PMQs” – and that the industry is well prepared to reopen safely. | Industry figures point out that the beauty sector brings in more in GDP than motor vehicle manufacturing – “but you wouldn’t see MPs laughing out loud at mention of this sector during PMQs” – and that the industry is well prepared to reopen safely. |
| Earlier this week, Caroline Nokes wrote that male ministers had forgotten about women and their wellbeing in drafting lockdown-easing plans. | Earlier this week, Caroline Nokes wrote that male ministers had forgotten about women and their wellbeing in drafting lockdown-easing plans. |
| In a blog for ConservativeHome, the MP for Romsey and Southampton North wrote: | In a blog for ConservativeHome, the MP for Romsey and Southampton North wrote: |
| 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. | 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”. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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: |
| And one first responder tweeted: | And one first responder 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. |