Mixing between households in any indoor setting will be against the law from Wednesday 30 September.
The health minister, Matt Hancock has announced local restrictions for the North East of England, following concerning rates of Covid-19 infection in the region.
The Act is in force with immediate effect.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to cut VAT on hospitality as part of a £30bn plan to prevent mass unemployment as the economy is hit by coronavirus.
It was hoped changes to pavement cafes and off sales would be law in time for pubs opening on the 4th July
Part 1 of the New Business and Planning Bill to go before commons on June 29
The government have issued guidance on keeping workers and customers safe during Covid-19
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from 4 July in England, when social distancing rules will be eased.
Head of Licensing Matt Foster discusses the reopening of the hospitality trade post lockdown.
Now is a good time to consider how you will trade coming out of lockdown.