This is when a single-adult household joins socially and solely with another household. However all of those could still be affected by travel rules out of the Tier 3 areas. Earlier Labour's shadow foreign secretary, Wigan MP Lisa Nandy, said it is "probably right" for greater restrictions to be placed on pubs. Prof Van Tam, the Deputy Chief Medical Advisor, stated on Dec 30 that it would take up to two weeks for scientists to confirm the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines were effective against the new strains of Covid-19. The new measures are expected to be in place for as long as six months, but with regular reviews that could see changes if things are improving - or if they are getting worse. Most shops can remain open so long as they are Covid-secure. However, gyms will be allowed to stay open under the local lockdown restrictions. Lancashire moves into toughest level of restrictions due to ‘unrelenting rise’ in cases Pub chain Wetherspoons has confirmed it will remain open in Liverpool despite bar closures across the region. Hairdressers and beauty salons are not automatically shut in Tier 3 areas, despite other businesses being told to close. Up to six people can meet outdoors. The Government has advised that anyone who cannot work from home should go to work. Our. Tier 3 rules for pubs and restaurants Pubs and restaurants in Tier 3 areas will be allowed to open for a takeaway service only. Metro Mayor has stressed 'a deal isn't a deal until it is agreed' but details of expected restrictions have emerged tonight, Three times a day plus breaking news for the biggest stories - sign up for the Liverpool Echo newsletter. This includes parks, beaches, the countryside, forests, public gardens and playgrounds. Pubs and restaurants in Tier 3 areas will be allowed to open for a takeaway service only. Steve Rotherham, metro mayor of Liverpool, where infection rates are among the highest in England, said there was confusion over how to categorise certain venues. Liverpool's pubs are expected to be closed under new lockdown restrictions although restaurants may remain open ... How the Government decides if Liverpool City Region will enter Tier 4 … You can move home and continue to undertake house viewings, so long as you abide by social distancing guidelines and wear a face covering. Previously, pubs and restaurants were allowed to stay open if they served substantial meals. Pubs and restaurants can open, with last orders at 10pm and closing at 11pm - but alcohol can only be served with a substantial meal. This means they will remain closed, aside from take-away and delivery options. UPDATE: Confirmation Liverpool will move into tier 3 from December 31, 2020. The move means bar and pubs in Lancashire will have to close unless they can operate as restaurants. 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We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Tier 3 measures are expected to include compulsory closure of hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants, while mixing with other households won't be allowed. While this plan has not been officially confirmed, local leaders are confident this will be agreed to. Pubs in the Liverpool City Region are set to be closed under new lockdown measures, but restaurants are expected to stay open. Councils in tier 3, where bars, pubs and restaurants must close, face the prospect of having to stretch the Treasury’s Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) until March next year. Oahu shifting to Tier 3 would allow groups of up to 10 to gather in all social settings — inside and outside — including parks, sports, restaurants and indoor classes at gyms. So if a child has two sets of grandparents in two different households, only one of those households is permitted to look after them. "So, it's not surprising to me, it's the same as Manchester, in Leeds, Nottingham, if you look at Sheffield...these are all big cities with big education establishments, with big movement and big populations.". There has been some pushback from local figures to try and allow pubs that serve food using table service to be exempt but it's not clear if this has been agreed to at this stage. Boris Johnson was this afternoon holding a telephone conference with Cabinet members as the Prime Minister prepares to bring in a new three-tier coronavirus restrictions regime. England entered a third national lockdown in January 2021 in the face of rising coronavirus cases and increasing pressures on the NHS. Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram tweeted tonight that a deal had not yet been reached, suggesting measures could still vary from those which are expected. 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Depending on where you live, some additional restrictions are in place. While elite sporting fixtures including Premier League football matches will continue in Tier 3 areas, spectators will not be allowed access to indoor or outdoor events. If you live in a Tier 3 area, you are no longer allowed to travel to hotels and other guest accommodation. The Liverpool city region last week became the first place in England to enter tier 3 restrictions. Once you're there, put your email address where it says at the top, then click on the Echo Daily News button. But what about pubs, bars and restaurants? All accommodation services must shut, but there are exemptions for those who use these venues as their main residence, and those requiring the venues where it is reasonably necessary for work or education and training. Photograph: Frank Augstein/AP Liverpool and Knowsley continue to be two of the worst affected areas of the country for infections, with case rates in both areas now over 600 per 100,000. The Liverpool City region, which includes Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, Sefton and Halton, has been placed under Tier 3 restrictions, or the very high alert level.. You may meet more than six people for outdoor exercise and dance classes and organised outdoor sport. Bristol and North Somerset will move from tier 3 to tier 2 and Herefordshire will move from tier 2 to tier 1. Supermarkets, non-essential shops and restaurants can remain open. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. You won't miss a thing. The Liverpool City region, which includes Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, Sefton and Halton, has been placed under Tier 3 restrictions, or the very high alert level. The ECHO understands that the new restrictions will apply to the entire Liverpool City Region, which includes the city of Liverpool as well as the council areas of Wirral, Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton and Halton. Liverpool gyms to reopen under Tier 3 measures after more than 350,000 sign petition, mayor Steve Rotherham says 1 /24 Coronavirus: Liverpool Local Lockdown Tier 3 Alert Getty Images You may only meet in public, open spaces and must maintain social distancing outdoors. The exact detail of the measures could still change before tomorrow's announcement, but this is what local leaders are expecting to hear. The hospitality and entertainment industry takes the biggest hit under the revised restrictions for Tier 3, with pubs and restaurants only allowed to stay open for takeaway services. Read more: Gyms are open: what the new tier rules mean for fitness centres post-lockdown. However, under Tier 3, people must not meet anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor or outdoor setting – including a “sports facility”. No. Yes. She told the BBC's The Andrew Marr Show: "Now I think it is probably right to say that there are going to have to be restrictions on pubs. There will also be some funding handed to local councils to help with enforcing the new rules. When you've made your choice, press the Save Changes button. Tier 3… We have been clear that new restrictions must come with the financial support to protect jobs and businesses. Twice a day, seven days a week, we'll deliver the biggest stories straight to your inbox. Larger groups can be broken up and fined by police, starting at £200 and doubling for each further offence to a maximum of £6,400. The region will be placed into the highest tier of a new system aimed at simplifying restrictions in the country. If you are a resident in a Tier 3 area, the Government advises that you do not stay overnight in another part of the UK unless for essential reasons. This state-by-state guide offers a status check on whether restaurants are allowed to be open for dining in (indoors and out), or whether delivery and takeout are still the norm. Speaking earlier when asked why it was felt coronavirus figures in the city were worryingly high, Mayor Anderson told the ECHO: "The reason is that people have gone back to work, schools have gone back, higher education has gone back, students have returned to our city, and human activity has increased and the virus spreads by human contact. In Tier 3, all pubs and bars that don't serve food must close but restaurants can stay open. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. This could be crucial to any lockdown as, in a tier three scenario, pubs would be forced to close while restaurants could remain open. Level three restrictions apply in Orkney, Shetland, the Western Isles and all other Scottish islands apart from Skye, Bute, Arran and Gigha (which are in level four). You can see where there has been significant rises in coronavirus cases by using the tool below: Despite the promising approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, and the Oxford/AstraZenica vaccine on Dec 30, the Prime Minister said the tier system remains essential in keeping “the virus under control”. Something went wrong, please try again later. With cases rising across all regions of England, as well as the number of coronavirus patients in hospitals, the Government put more areas under Tier 4 restrictions from Dec 31, including large areas of the North and the Midlands. You must not meet outdoors anyone outside your household or support bubble, unless there are no more than six people and the meeting takes place in certain open spaces. Derbyshire and Lincolnshire, who were initially expected to remain in Tier 3, were also moved up. Before and after the activity, you must not mingle in groups of more than six. Tier 3 rules for pubs and restaurants. Businesses that fail to comply with the restrictions face fines of up to £10,000. However, several experts have criticised the tests, suggesting they offer false-negative results. Victory for Liverpool's gyms as Government backs down and allows them to re-open despite being in Tier 3 lockdown. Tier 1 lockdown rules explained: what you can and can't do in 'medium' risk alert areas, Tier 2 lockdown rules: what you can and can't do in 'high' alert areas. It's never been more important to stay in touch with the news, so subscribe now to the Liverpool Echo newsletter. Wedding ceremonies are allowed to take place across tiers 1-3, but the number of attendees is limited to 15 and social distancing rules must be adhered to. 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Government guidelines advise that you should avoid travelling to any area subject to higher Tier restrictions,  particularly Tiers 3 and 4, unless it is an essential journey, such as travelling for work or education, or meeting caring responsibilities. Outdoor sports, such as golf and tennis, have the go-ahead, as does amateur team sports like Sunday-league football. Matt Hancock said on Dec 14 that the vaccines were "giving hope to more people and making this country safer". A NEW tier system has been introduced this week as the UK prepares to exit the national lockdown on December 2. Michael Molden, 34, is believed to be in Runcorn and has links to Widnes. We'll also send special breaking news emails too for the latest stories that matter. "However it will take time for its benefits to be felt far and wide, so we must persevere because the virus remains just as deadly as it always has been.". Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. ​Tier 4 lockdown: What are rules and which areas are affected? Keep in mind that local (county, city, and town) guidance may differ from the state, and that many restaurants may not reopen right away even if they are able.