COVID-19: What are the rules on wearing face masks in England from today? Monday 19th July 2021 02:00 BST
As the country moves into step four of the easing of lockdown, the government is removing
COVID-19 prevention measures and is asking people to take personal responsibility for keeping themselves and others safe from infection.
Face coverings will no longer be required by law, but the government said it expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport .
Some industries and businesses have revealed what their rules will be on requiring face masks, but they will differ across the country.
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COVID-19: Pubs in England to scrap masks from Monday - and standing while you drink is back Friday 16th July 2021 22:00 BST
Pub giants including Greene King, Mitchell and Butler, and Wetherspoons, who run nearly 6,000 sites between them, have promised that from Monday punters will once again be able to walk up to the bar and order a pint - without needing to wear a mask.
“The wearing of face masks is no longer a legal requirement, so this will be a matter of personal choice both for our team members and guests,” a spokesperson for Mitchell and Butler, which owns All Bar One and Toby Carvery, said.