Police say they are bracing themselves for a busy weekend as pubs stay closed in Leicester but reopen across the country. More officers would be on duty than during a typical New Year's Eve, Leicestershire Police said. Hospital bosses in the city also said they were preparing for "typical behaviours of New Year's Eve". ... BBC News
Read more…Travel restrictions in Wales will end on Monday, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed. "Stay local" guidance, asking people to stay within five miles of home, will end, with no limits on travel, and outdoor attractions will able to open. Two households will also be able to stay together indoors from Monday. It comes as the number of coronavirus cases continues to fall. ... BBC News
Read more…People arriving in England from more than 50 countries including France, Spain, Germany and Italy will no longer need to quarantine from 10 July, the Department for Transport has confirmed. A full list of exempt countries posing "a reduced risk" from coronavirus will be published later. Most travellers to the UK currently have to self-isolate for two weeks. ... BBC News
Read more…Pubs in England will be allowed to open from 0600 BST on Saturday, No 10 has confirmed. Downing Street said most of the latest lockdown easing measures will come into force at 00:01 across the country. But a spokesman said the later opening time for pubs was a "sensible precaution" to avoid midnight parties. ... BBC News
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