The government has announced that from 2 December 2020 the national lockdown will end, and England will move back to a localised Tier system. Manchester will be in Tier 3 with a Covid Alert Level of ‘Very High’ 

This means there is still a ban on social mixing in ANY indoor setting as well as in private gardens, except within support bubbles. Support bubbles are when a single adult with/without children who lives alone joins with another household.

Here is everything else you need to know: 

• You will not be able to socialise in a group of more than 6 people in an outdoor public space; such as a park or beach, the countryside, a public garden or a sports venue. Those within a support bubble aren't affected by this restriction.
• Bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants will stay closed – but takeaway and delivery services can continue 
• Non-essential retail shops will re-open like hairdressers, barbers, beauty and nail salons etc 
• Indoor venues including soft-play, cinemas, museums, galleries and bingo halls will remain closed 
• Places of worship will open but the rule of six/household rules still apply to interactions (excluding those within support bubbles).
• Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees – 15 people can attend wedding ceremonies, but wedding receptions are not allowed.30 people can attend funeral ceremonies, 15 people can attend wakes 
• Leisure centres, gyms and pools will be allowed to open, including junior club activity and lessons 
• Indoor group exercise classes won’t be allowed unless for youth or disability sport 
• Exercise classes and organised sport can now to take place outdoors 
• Libraries will start to reopen, with a limited service available 
• You should avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays unless for work, study or caring responsibilities 
• Finally, there will be a 5-day reprieve on the restrictions from 23-27 December where up to three set households can meet indoors should they wish to 

For full details on the restrictions visit the Government's guidance around local restriction tiers 

Alongside these measures, rules around the wearing of face coverings are still in effect. You must continue to follow social distancing rules and regularly wash your hands.