Key points

♦ Social distancing rules remain: maskwearing, six-person group limits inside and table service at pubs and restaurants all continue

♦ Work from home guidance stays: people are still encouraged to stay away from the office if possible to minimise spread of the virus

♦ Big weddings are back: the 30-person attendee cap is scrapped, with no maximum replacing it – though venues must be Covid safe

♦ No change to travel or large events: restrictions on overseas travel remain and capacity limits for sports matches and the theatre stay