#LondonLockdown: Can I still meet my friends?

Your questions answered as nine million Londoners are plunged into Tier 2 lockdown

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Nine million people in London are set to face tougher coronavirus restrictions banning households mixing indoors from midnight on Friday night.

London has been moved to 'High' alert level.

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the move as part of the new three-tier strategy of local lockdown measures for England in efforts to curb rising Covid-19 rates.

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So here are your questions answered...

Can I still go to my friends' house tonight or tomorrow?

Yes. Tomorrow will be the last day you can visit a friend's house, but you must ensure no more than six gather - and you leave before midnight.

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Can I see my friends inside a pub or a restaurant?

No. You must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless you live with them or have formed a support bubble with them.

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Can I have my friends over from Saturday?

No. People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place.

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Can I see my friends inside a pub or a restaurant?

No. You must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless you live with them or have formed a support bubble with them.

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Can I meet my friends in a pub garden?

Yes. You can gather in groups of six outside at venues which are following Covid-secure guidance, including pubs, restaurants, shops, leisure and entertainment venues and places of worship.

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Can I see friends outside?

Yes. You may continue to see friends and family you do not live with (or have not formed a support bubble with) outside, including in a garden or other outdoor space.

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Can I still meet inside with people from my support bubble?

Yes. You will still count as one household who can meet together indoors or outdoors.

A support bubble is where a household with one adult joins with another household.

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Is the support bubble affected by London changing tier?

No. Your support bubble is still valid despite London going into a higher tier, so you can continue to function as one household.

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Can my friends visit if they are from outside London?

No. If you live in a 'tier two' area you also cannot meet indoors with people from outside of the area, unless exceptions apply (see final question below).

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Can I go to stay at a hotel or Airbnb home within London?

Yes. You can still travel within high alert level areas to hotels and other guest accommodation, but you should only do this with people in your household or support bubble.

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Can I still go on holiday outside London?

Yes, with exceptions. You can still go on holiday outside of high alert level areas, but you must only do this with people in your household or support bubble.

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Can I still go on holiday to Wales?

Probably not. Welsh First Minister is proposing a travel ban on visits to Wales by people living in areas of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland with high levels of Covid-19 from Friday.

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Can I still go on holiday to a tier three area like Liverpool?

No. You should avoid travelling to any part of the country subject to very high local Covid alert levels.

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Can I still move home or look at a house in London?

Yes. You can still move home. Estate and letting agents and removals firms can also continue to work and people looking to move home can continue to undertake viewings.

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Can I visit my grandparent in a care home?

No, with exceptions. You should not visit a care home except in exceptional circumstances, for example to visit an individual who is at the end of their life.

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Can I still use public transport?

Yes, but with restrictions. You may continue to travel to venues which are open, for work, voluntary, charitable or youth services, or to access education.

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Do the tier two rules follow me if I travel outside my area?

Yes. The rules are based on the highest tier level out of a) where you live and b) where you are visiting.

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Can I visit my parents in an area outside of London?

Yes. However you must follow the rules applying to where you live, so you would have to meet them outside and ensure there is not a group of more than six people.

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Can I attend a wedding?

Up to 15 guests will still be allowed at weddings and up to 30 people allowed at funerals, while shops, gyms, all education settings and churches will remain open.

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Can I still go to school or college?

Yes. The Government says it has 'prioritised ensuring all children can attend school safely, to support their wellbeing and education and help working parents and guardians'.

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What are the exceptions on people from different households gathering?

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So, do YOU support the new lockdown restrictions?

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