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Face coverings must be worn in additional enclosed public spaces from 24 July in England, as the government takes further steps to help curb the spread of the virus.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about plans to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 2020.
Police will be given powers to arrest protesters who wear face coverings to threaten others and avoid prosecution, and pyrotechnics will be banned at protests.
Guidance on PPE, face coverings, face visors, and hand cleaning and sanitising products, for the protection of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
Find out which regulations apply to your products and where to go for further information on how to comply with them.
Find out which supplies of children’s clothing or footwear are zero-rated for VAT.
The provision of free face coverings for all transport operators between 21 April 2021 and 31 December 2021, to be used as a contingency supply for passengers and workers.
The rules about product labelling - including special rules for retailers and manufacturers in different business sectors (like food, jewellery and toys)
Latest FCDO travel advice for France including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Bulgaria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out what sector of businesses are covered by the Money Laundering Regulations, and which premises you'll need to register.
From 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England.
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