This means that social distancing measures will remain in place which will affect the hospitality sector which are still running at lower capacity levels due to the restrictions.

Nightclubs and live events will still not be allowed to go ahead although some events will be exempt from the rules with the attendance at Euro 2020 matches at Wembley increased to around 40,000 spectators. Speaking at the press conference, the prime minister Boris Johnson hinted that some theatre performances could proceed as test events which would allow higher attendance.