AS more areas across England are placed under coronavirus restrictions, we explain whether hairdressers and non-essential shops can stay open.

The nation will once-again be divided into a three-tier system from December 2 with regions now being classed as either medium, high or very high risk.

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Areas under Tier Three restrictions – which are deemed “very high risk” – face the toughest lockdown measures.

Tier Two areas are classed as “high” risk, while Tier One places are “medium” risk.

But what does it mean for hairdressers and non-essential shops in the strictest Tier Three areas? 

We explain the rules and how they affect businesses.

Which areas are under Tier Three lockdown restrictions?

The full list is yet to be revealed but areas such as Middlesborough, Sunderland and Bristol are all in Tier 3 locations.

We have an updated list of which areas are in Tier three in this guide.

Can hairdressers stay open in Tier Three areas?

Yes hairdressers can stay open in Tier 3 areas.

Unlike in the previous nationwide lockdown they do not have to close.

What are the rules for tier three lockdowns?

Millions of Brits will be under Tier Three measures by the weekend as Manchester and South Yorkshire go into tough restrictions.

  • No mixing of households indoors and outdoors, including in private gardens
  • Pubs and bars to close
  • Restaurants, and pubs that can operate as restaurants, allowed to stay open
  • No wedding receptions
  • Local politicians will decide if gyms, betting shops, casinos, hairdressers and beauty salons should close
  • Non-essential shops, schools and universities to remain open
  • Avoid non-essential travel
  • Travel outside area advised against
  • Avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if resident in a tier three area
  • People resident elsewhere should avoid staying overnight in a tier three area
  • Lancashire, including Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen – adult gaming industry, casinos, bingo halls, bookmakers and betting shops, and soft play areas must close while car boot sales are not permitted
  • Liverpool City Region – gyms, leisure centres, betting shops, casinos and adult gaming centres must close as well

Can non-essential shops stay open in Tier Three areas?

Non-essential shops are allowed to stay open in Tier Three parts of England.

It was a different story when England was placed into a full-on lockdown when only essential retailers could stay open.

What other businesses can stay open in Tier Three areas?

The following businesses and places will also stay open in Tier Three areas:

  • Supermarkets
  • Schools
  • Universities
  • Colleges
  • Gyms
  • Beauty salons

Pubs and bars will close in the very high alert level areas – but they can offer takeaway and delivery.

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