The government announced that the UK will put an end to all the Plan B measures which came into force in December in response to the rise of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.

In the latest announcement, the government stated that the work from home order has ended and that people should discuss with their employer about returning to the office and face coverings will no longer be advised in classrooms for both staff and pupils from Thursday 20 January.

From Thursday 27 January, venues and events will no longer be required by law to use the NHS Covid Pass, and face coverings will not be required by law in any setting.