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Local government will be responsible for enforcing regulations requiring those businesses asked to close.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
These regulations require businesses selling food or drink to consume on the premises, and some others, to close, to protect public health.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's words on Mother's Day.
A raft of new measures, including a helpline for the most in need of support, have been set out for those considered to be extremely vulnerable.
Entertainment and hospitality premises to close temporarily and people urged to only travel if absolutely essential.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces package to support workers as government confirms further measures to keep people safe
The Chancellor unveiled today (20 March) a further series of measures to support people, jobs and businesses.
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove confirms Lord (Eric) Pickles has been appointed the Chair of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.
The Competition and Markets Authority has published an open letter for businesses in the pharmaceutical and food and drink industries.
A commission from government to the Competition and Markets Authority to produce a regular state of competition report.
Hunter Douglas’s purchase of 247 Home Furnishings Ltd raises competition concerns in the supply of made-to-measure window blinds, the CMA has found.
New measures to help farmers get back on their feet and move on from floods following extreme weather and flooding across England
The UK was today confirmed as the first co-chair of the Governing Council on the India-led global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
The CMA is today launching a taskforce to tackle negative impacts within its remit of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
How the SIA is responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
PM Boris Johnson’s opening statement from the press conference on coronavirus.
Competition laws relaxed to allow supermarkets to work together on coronavirus response.
The CMA is very conscious of concerns that competition law enforcement could impede necessary cooperation between businesses to deal with the current crisis and ensure security of supplies of essential products and services, such as groceries.
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