The two-metre rule is finally set to be relaxed following a significant lowering of the virus alert level. A Government source last night revealed that scientific advisers were now ‘totally comfortable’ with reducing the restriction – provided other precautions are in place. These could include making sure buildings are properly ventilated, greater use of masks … Read more
A landlord’s revolt swept across Britain yesterday as pub owners vowed to open on July 4 whether the Government relaxes social-distancing rules or not. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said hospitality businesses can reopen after that date if the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the UK continues to fall. But publicans said they were … Read more
Boris Johnson was under huge pressure on Wednesday night to cut the two-metre social distancing rule. MPs and industry leaders warn that keeping the restriction in place could sink tens of thousands of businesses. Campaigners say it stops schools reopening properly while pubs and restaurants fear going bust. The World Health Organisation recommends a one-metre … Read more
Boris Johnson today hinted that the two-metre social distancing rule will be eased soon – even if Nicola Sturgeon refuses to fall into line. The PM is coming under growing pressure to relax the instruction, which is hampering the return of schools and crippling swathes of UK plc. Senior Conservatives are increasingly furious at the government’s … Read more
Scrap two-metre rule to save economy: Business leaders plead with the Prime Minister to relax social distancing By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 23:55 BST, 9 June 2020 | Updated: 23:55 BST, 9 June 2020 Business leaders have pleaded with the Prime Minister to relax the two-metre rule amid fears that millions of … Read more
Cut 2-metre rule to save ‘thousands’ of jobs, say restaurants By Harriet Dennys For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 23:09 BST, 23 May 2020 Relaxing the two-metre social distancing rule in restaurants and pubs could save ‘thousands’ of jobs, says the boss of the firm behind Wagamama and … Read more