Shops open: Full list of shops that can open tomorrow – which shops banned from opening
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that in order to reopen non-essential businesses, companies will have to follow a list of strict safety guidelines. These include keeping all fitting rooms closed and banning large groups of people from entering at the same time. The move stems from fears the UK could see a second wave of infections if social distancing and other safety precautions are not upheld.
Which shops will open tomorrow, June 1?
On June 1, a very limited amount of businesses will be able to open, as the rest will follow suit on June 15.
Tomorrow, Brits can expect to see outdoor markets and car showrooms opening up to the public again, joining the likes of B&Q, Homebase and Boots which have been deemed essential retailers.
The announcement these businesses would open did not include any mention of the hospitality or leisure sectors.
Gyms, restaurants, pubs and bars will stay closed until at least July 4, and in some cases probably further into the future.
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Chief executive of the British Retail Consortium Helen Dickinson said: “We welcome the announcement of the Government’s road map for reopening a broader range of shops, which provides much needed clarity on the route ahead.
“Safety is the fundamental concern for all retailers and they have been working hard to implement the necessary measures to operate safely over the past few weeks.
“Now that we know which shops can open and when, retailers can begin communicating their plans with their workforces and customers.
“The industry stands ready to play its part in getting the economy up and moving once again.” More non-essential businesses will be allowed to reopen on June 15.
Mr Johnson said: “Shops now have the time to implement this guidance before they reopen. This will ensure that there can be no doubt about what steps they should take.”
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Retailers that will be allowed to reopen from June 15 include:
- Food retailers
- Chemists
- Hardware/home stores
- Fashion shops
- Charity shops
- Betting shops and arcades
- Tailors, dress fitters and fashion designers
- Car dealerships
- Auction houses
- Antique stores
- Retail art galleries
- Photography studios
- Gift shops and retail spaces in theatres, museums, libraries, heritage and tourism sites
- Mobile phone stores
- Indoor and outdoor markets
- Craft fairs
- Similar types of retail
Mr Johnson said: “These are careful but deliberate steps on the road to rebuilding our country. And we can only take these steps thanks to what we have so far achieved together.”
The Government has been faced with criticism in recent days after it was revealed the Prime Minister’s chief aide, Dominic Cummings, had flouted lockdown rules by driving to Durham.
The Prime Minister has defended his aide, who took a 260-mile journey, saying: “I don’t think reasonable people can disagree with his motivations.”
The Government has been met with much backlash on its decision not to make Mr Cummings resign.
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