Key opening dates for shops, gyms, pubs, hairdressers and leisure centres - as Government sets out steps to easing lockdown

The Government’s outline on how and when Covid measures can be eased was unveiled on Monday, February 22 – seven weeks after Boris Johnson revealed plans to impose a third national lockdown.

Prior to the lockdown, the North East was already under the strictest measures, having been placed under tier four, meaning restaurants, pubs, non-essential shops, gyms, leisure centres and hairdressers were all closed.

So what does the Prime Minister’s announcement mean for the future and when will these reopen?

Pubs and bars

Boris Johnson has outlined a four-step plan to reopen different elements of society.

Step Two – which will be implemented no earlier then April 12 – will see the reopening of pubs and restaurants outdoors.

There will be no curfew on when they will be able to open and there will be ‘no Scotch egg debate’ as there will be no requirement for alcohol to be accompanied by a substantial meal.