A plan to return Wales to alert level 0 measures was set out by First Minister Mark Drakeford on 14 January, with a view to removing restrictions over the next three weeks. From 0600 on Friday 21 January all outdoor activities have moved to alert level zero, and outdoor hospitality can operate without additional measures....
The regulations and accompanying impact assessment relating to employers’ and employees’ duties in respect of personal protective equipment (PPE) are to change from 6 April 2022. What is PPE? PPE is defined in the regulations as “all equipment (including clothing affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person...
The guidance to employers has been updated to reflect the recent change in policy regarding the need to take PCR tests if you test positive using a lateral from test. The new guidance is: If any of your workers get a positive rapid lateral flow test result but do not have any of the main...
In a statement to the House of Commons, the Prime Minister confirmed that the Cabinet agreed to stick with Plan B measures for another three weeks, with a further review before their expiration on 26 January 2022. The BBC reports that Boris Johnson has said he hopes England can “ride out” the current wave of...
Stormont ministers have decided that from 27 December hospitality venues in Northern Ireland must only offer table service and no more than six people will be allowed to sit together at a table. Nightclubs will close from 06:00 GMT on 26 December, there will be a ban on dancing and face masks must be worn in...
The Welsh Government is issuing strong guidance to support people across Wales through the Christmas period. Wales is to introduce new restrictions, including some for businesses and services, from 27 December. This will include rules on social distancing in offices, and putting extra measures in place to protect customers and staff, such as one-way systems...
Despite the easing of almost all restrictions, the primary guidance for businesses in various sectors regarding rules and restrictions, and safe working practices is still “live” and has been updated. The updated areas are as follows: Guest accommodation Most sections of the guidance have been updated to improve readability, with minor changes to information in...
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a new public Covid campaign called Stop Covid hanging around. The campaign consists of: An explainer film demonstrates impact of ventilation on reducing COVID-19 levels Advice to open windows for 10 minutes each hour when socialising indoors – this could apply e.g. to staff rooms....
The National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) is warning businesses of the dangers of payment diversion fraud, also known as business email compromise, which can leave victims tens of thousands of pounds out of pocket. It involves criminals impersonating others, creating or amending invoices and diverting payments to bank accounts under their own control. The NECC...
Calor Gas Ltd has issued a product recall with immediate effect on a limited number of Calor 4.5kg Butane cylinders. The recall relates only to those cylinders with a Next Test code of 33 and 34 and fitted with a TPA valve manufactured in 2017. (Instructions for locating these test codes/dates are provided in the...