September 2020

14 September

In England, social gatherings of more than six people become illegal

16 September

Northern Ireland’s universities warn they will take disciplinary action against any students who breach COVID-19 public health guidelines

22 September

New restrictions are announced to curb a rise in infections, meaning that pubs, cafes, restaurants and casinos across the UK must close at 10pm and only provide table service

27 September

In Cardiff, Llanelli and Swansea, no one is allowed to leave or enter their area without ‘reasonable excuse’ and people can’t meet indoors with anyone outside of their household

28 September

40 UK universities have had reports of COVID cases and thousands of students are selfisolating as the semester begins