What you can and can’t do from Monday in England.
From 1 June ????
People can gather in groups of up to six people in public or private outdoor spaces, as long as social distancing is practised. This does not include those that are shielding.
Reception, year one, year six and nursery age children are allowed to go back to school – despite teaching unions expressing serious doubts.
People can visit outdoor retail spaces – such as outdoor markets – and car showrooms where social distancing can be observed.
Later in June ????
Secondary pupils with exams next year will hopefully get some time with teachers before the summer.
More non-essential retail could open their doors, including fashion and tech shops.
People could already ????
Travel to work if you cannot work from home, while avoiding public transport if possible. People using buses or trains are advised to wear a face covering
Spend time outdoors – picnicking or sunbathing, for example
Travel to an outdoor open space irrespective of distance, but not with someone from outside your household unless you can practise social distancing – for example by cycling
Take day trips to an outdoor open space in a private vehicle
Meet one other person from a different household outdoors, while following social distancing guidelines
Exercise outdoors as often as you would like – again keeping at least two metres apart
Use a tennis or a basketball court, or a golf course with members of your household, or one other person
Go to a garden centre
Students can return home if it is a permanent move
Go to property viewings in person and visit agents for both sales and rentals
Nannies and childminders can come to your house to look after your children, provided good public health measures are adhered to
You still cannot do the following????
Visit friends and family inside their homes or stay overnight
Exercise in an indoor sports court, gym or leisure centre, or go swimming in a public pool
Use an outdoor gym or playground
Visit a private or ticketed attraction
Leave your home to stay at another home
Share a private vehicle with someone from another household
Leave your home to stay at another home for a holiday or other purpose – including visiting second homes
Invite anyone other than close family or friends, and someone from the deceased’s household, to a funeral
Fines for breaking lockdown rules have increased from £60 to £100. Repeat offenders will see the fine double for each subsequent breach to a maximum of £3,200.
