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1. As the Prime Minister said earlier – new measures will take effect from Thursday – the latest guidance is available online: gov.uk/guidance/new-n…
I know many people will have questions – here are answers to some key ones for @MHCLG:
1. As the Prime Minister said earlier – new measures will take effect from Thursday – the latest guidance is available online: gov.uk/guidance/new-n…
I know many people will have questions – here are answers to some key ones for @MHCLG:
2. Q: Can I still move house?
A: Yes – the housing market will remain open throughout this period. Everyone should continue to play their part in reducing the spread of the virus by following the current guidance.
A: Yes – the housing market will remain open throughout this period. Everyone should continue to play their part in reducing the spread of the virus by following the current guidance.
3. Q: Are the mortgage holidays ending?
A: No – the mortgage payment holidays will no longer end today and there will be further information published by the FCA on Monday.
A: No – the mortgage payment holidays will no longer end today and there will be further information published by the FCA on Monday.
4. Q: Should I still go to work on a construction site next week?
A: Yes – anyone who cannot work effectively from home should travel to work and follow the relevant guidance for their workplace. This is essential to keeping the country operating and supporting vital sectors.
A: Yes – anyone who cannot work effectively from home should travel to work and follow the relevant guidance for their workplace. This is essential to keeping the country operating and supporting vital sectors.
5. Q: Will my local Place of Worship close?
A: They can remain open – but only for limited activities such as individual prayer, funerals & formal childcare. Sadly communal prayer will not be possible at this time, & weddings will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances.
A: They can remain open – but only for limited activities such as individual prayer, funerals & formal childcare. Sadly communal prayer will not be possible at this time, & weddings will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances.
6. Q: I previously shielded – will I need to do so again?
A: We will not ask people to shield in the same way again but if you are clinically extremely vulnerable you should minimise contact with others. We will publish full guidance the next few days.
A: We will not ask people to shield in the same way again but if you are clinically extremely vulnerable you should minimise contact with others. We will publish full guidance the next few days.
7. Q: Can a tradesman or women come into my home?
A: Yes - Tradespeople like electricians, plumbers, repairers of domestic appliances can enter your home. They will need to follow social distancing guidance that has already been published.
A: Yes - Tradespeople like electricians, plumbers, repairers of domestic appliances can enter your home. They will need to follow social distancing guidance that has already been published.
8. Q: I live in West Yorkshire. Will the planned Tier 3 restrictions come into force this week?
A: No. The only changes will be the national measures announced by the Prime Minister, effective on Thursday.
A: No. The only changes will be the national measures announced by the Prime Minister, effective on Thursday.
9. Q: Can hardware stores and builders merchants remain open?
A: Yes. Hardware stores and those selling building supplies will be able to operate.
A: Yes. Hardware stores and those selling building supplies will be able to operate.
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