LOCKDOWN DIFFERENCES

TOUGHER restrictions are being brought in across England and Wales, but vary. Here, we take a look at the new rules in each country.

WALES...

From tomorrow, hospitality businesses will have to close at 10pm, and only provide table service. Off-licences will also have to stop selling alcohol at 10pm. A £500 payment will be issued to support people on low incomes who need to self-isolate. Regulations will be strengthened to ensure employers support those who need to self-isolate. First Minister Mark Drakeford asked people in Wales to make essential journeys only.

People can only meet six people indoors, and those six people must be part of the extended household.

Fce coverings must be worn on public transport, in shops, and in enclosed public spaces.

Mr Drakeford said many of the things being announced by Mr Johnson “we have already done in Wales”, such as the encouragement to work from home where possible.

ENGLAND...

People are again being encouraged to work from home where possible.

From tomorrow pubs, bars and restaurants must offer table service only and hospitality, leisure, entertainment and tourism businesses will all have to close between 10pm and 5am.

People working in retail, travelling in taxis, and staff and customers in indoor hospitality, except while seated at a table to eat or drink, will have to wear face coverings.

From Monday, a maximum of 15 people will be allowed to attend wedding ceremonies and receptions, but the limit remains at 30 for funerals.

The rule of six, introduced last weekend, that any social gatherings of more than six people are against the law, is being extended to all adult indoor team sports. Large sporting events, business conferences and exhibitions will not reopen as had been planned from October 1.

Failing to wear a mask or breaking the rule of six will see fines doubling to £200 for a first offence.

Businesses which break the rules could