BBC News
By Imran Rahman-Jones
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While the easing of restrictions is great news for many small businesses, it means one group of people - those who have made and sold face masks in the past year - have to look for a new way to make money.
Lockdown came with a new swell of community spirit and many people turned to local and independent sellers for things such as masks.
A lot of entrepreneurs began making and selling them online, and doing good business as a result.
It s not the end of the road for masks just yet though - you ll still have to wear them in Scotland and on public transport in London, it s been announced, but it s unlikely to be the booming business it was six months ago.