How restrictions will vary across UK

There will be a number of discrepancies between Scotland’s restrictions from July 19 and those south of the Border.

Face masks will still be mandatory in Scotland, whereas in England this requirement will be scrapped. Social distancing will also remain in Scotland, unlike England, with the distance changed from two metres to one metre indoors and outdoors. There will also be no limit on how many people can meet socially in England, while in Scotland this will be restricted to up to 15 people from 15 households outside, and eight people from four households indoors.

The limit on formal outdoor gatherings will also be removed in England, and there will be no restriction on the number of people attending concerts, theatres, sporting events or weddings and funerals. In Scotland up to 200 people will be allowed at weddings and funerals. This has also changed in Wales, with no limit on attendees.

Nightclubs will open in England, but not in Scotland.

Pubs and restaurants will not be limited in England, but in Scotland table groupings will be restricted to 15 people outside and ten people from four households inside.

Children under 12 will not count towards this number. Table service will be mandatory in Scotland, but not England.

In England office workers will be advised to gradually return to the office, while the Scottish Government has asked employers to continue to encourage working from home where possible.