All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.
How do the rules vary between nations?
How long will the lockdowns last?
- Scotland’s lockdown will continue until at least the end of February. The youngest pupils are likely to return to school full time from 22 February
- England’s plan to ease lockdown will be announced around 22 February, with hopes schools will begin reopening from 8 March
- Wales’s lockdown will last until at least 19 February
- Northern Ireland’s lockdown has been extended until 5 March
What are England’s lockdown rules?
People must stay at home and only go out if you have “a reasonable excuse”.
You are not to meet people socially unless you live together or form a support bubble.
People breaking these rules can face fines, including an £800 penalty for those attending house parties of more than 15 people – and a £10,000 fine for the organisers.
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Last modified: February 17, 2021
