Further restrictions will be eased on 17 May (Photo: Getty Images / Shutterstock)Further restrictions will be eased on 17 May (Photo: Getty Images / Shutterstock)
Further restrictions will be eased on 17 May (Photo: Getty Images / Shutterstock)

17 May rules: 13 Covid restrictions changing in England on Monday in lockdown roadmap

Claire Schofield
By Claire Schofield

Early News Editor

15th May 2021, 4:02pm
Further freedoms will be restored across England from today, as part of the next phase in the roadmap out of lockdown.

Further sectors of the economy will finally reopen after months of closure and international travel will resume, with holidaymakers able to visit select ‘green list’ countries without having to quarantine on their return.

These are all of the lockdown changes that will take effect today.

Further restrictions will be eased on 17 May (Photo: Getty Images / Shutterstock)

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Further restrictions will be eased on 17 May (Photo: Getty Images / Shutterstock) Photo: Getty Images / Shutterstock

Indoor dining in pubs, restaurants and cafes will resume, with no requirement for a substantial meal to be served alongside alcoholic drinks, and no curfew. The rule of six will be in place for diners and drinkers.

. Indoor dining

Indoor dining in pubs, restaurants and cafes will resume, with no requirement for a substantial meal to be served alongside alcoholic drinks, and no curfew. The rule of six will be in place for diners and drinkers. Photo: Shutterstock

People will be able to meet indoors with one other household, or in a group of up to six, and domestic overnight stays will be allowed.

. Indoor mixing and overnight stays

People will be able to meet indoors with one other household, or in a group of up to six, and domestic overnight stays will be allowed. Photo: Shutterstock

The rule of six for outdoor gatherings will be extended to the rule of 30, but social distancing measures will still be in place.

. Outdoor gatherings

The rule of six for outdoor gatherings will be extended to the rule of 30, but social distancing measures will still be in place. Photo: Hollie Adams

Close personal contact with family and friends will be allowed, but social distancing rules remain for others. Government guidance recommends people use their ‘personal judgement’ and ‘common sense’.

. Hugging

Close personal contact with family and friends will be allowed, but social distancing rules remain for others. Government guidance recommends people use their ‘personal judgement’ and ‘common sense’. Photo: Shutterstock

Foreign travel will resume, with holidaymakers able to visit ‘green list’ countries without quarantine on return. Travellers are advised not to visit any countries on the amber or red list.

9. Foreign travel

Foreign travel will resume, with holidaymakers able to visit ‘green list’ countries without quarantine on return. Travellers are advised not to visit any countries on the amber or red list. Photo: TOLGA AKMEN

Some large events, including conferences, theatre and concert performances, and sports events will resume. Indoor events will have a limit of 1,000 people, or 50 per cent capacity, and outdoor events will have a 4,000 person limit, or 50 per cent capacity - whichever is lower.

10. Large events

Some large events, including conferences, theatre and concert performances, and sports events will resume. Indoor events will have a limit of 1,000 people, or 50 per cent capacity, and outdoor events will have a 4,000 person limit, or 50 per cent capacity - whichever is lower. Photo: Pool

Adult indoor group sports and exercise classes will resume.

11. Indoor sport

Adult indoor group sports and exercise classes will resume. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell

Weddings, receptions, funerals, and commemorative events, including wakes, will be allowed with up to 30 attendees.

12. Weddings and funerals

Weddings, receptions, funerals, and commemorative events, including wakes, will be allowed with up to 30 attendees. Photo: Shutterstock

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