On Monday (June 15) there will be a lot of changes in London and across the UK.
Lockdown measures will be tightened in some ways, but relaxed in many more.
Face masks will become mandatory on all methods of public transport, with fines and bans imposed as consequences for those who don’t follow the new rules.
Many non-essential shops will be able to welcome members of the public again. This follows months of closures since the nation went into lockdown – during which time some businesses will have feared never to reopen again.
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It was only a few days ago that London Zoo sent a desperate plea to the government to allow them to reopen. The company was in crisis because it did not qualify for bank or government loans, with costs of around £1m a month just for animal care.
Thankfully, it was announced that zoos and safari parks can reopen on Monday, along with many other shops.
Unfortunately for others, it could still be a long wait until they can serve customers properly, with pubs and restaurants among the last places to reopen when the lockdown is eased.
If you are visiting any newly opened spaces, be sure to social distance where possible. Wear a face mask in closed public spaces where social distancing is not possible, or in places where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet.
To keep you updated, here’s a list of all the shops and businesses that can and can’t reopen in the UK on Monday:
All retailers that will be allowed to reopen on June 15th
- Grocers
- Pharmacy
- Hardware/household stores
- Fashion stores
- Charity shops
- Betting shops and gambling halls
- Tailors, dress fitters and fashion designers
- Car dealer
- Auction house
- Antique shops
- Retail art galleries
- Photo studios
- Gift shops and retail spaces in theatres, museums, libraries, heritage and tourist sites
- Mobile phone stores
- Indoor and outdoor markets
- Craft fairs
- Zoos
- Safari parks
- Betting shops
- Outdoor cinemas
- Places of Worship (Individual Prayer Only)
All retailers that will not be allowed to reopen on June 15th
- Restaurants, bars and pubs
- Cafes and canteens
- Hairdressers, hairdressers, beauty and nail salons
- Piercing and tattoo parlors
- Holiday accommodation including hotels, hostels, B&Bs, holiday rentals, campsites and guesthouses
- Caravan parks/sites for commercial use
- Library
- Community centers
- Museums and galleries
- Night clubs
- Cinemas, theaters and concert halls
- Bingo halls
- Spa and massage parlors
- Skating rinks
- Indoor fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools or other indoor leisure centers
- Indoor arcades, bowling alleys, soft play centers and similar facilities
- amusement park
- Playgrounds, outdoor gyms and outdoor pools
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