House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Coronavirus Update
15 September 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Matt Hancock
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government has updated local restrictions in response to rising coronavirus infection rates.
- Changes allow certain businesses to reopen in Leicester while inter-household gatherings remain banned.
- Household mixing is restricted both indoors and outdoors in Birmingham, Solihull, and Sandwell.
Issue summary
The statement provides an update on local restrictions in response to rising coronavirus infection rates across the UK, particularly highlighting changes in Leicester and additional restrictions in Birmingham.
Action requested
The government has amended regulations to allow certain businesses to reopen in Leicester while maintaining a ban on inter-household gatherings. In Birmingham, Solihull, and Sandwell, household mixing is restricted both indoors and outdoors due to increasing infection rates.
Key facts
- The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020 were amended as of Tuesday 15 August.
- Leicester restrictions now align with the majority of England in terms of business operations.
- Residents in Birmingham, Solihull, and Sandwell areas cannot socialise with people they do not live with either indoors or outdoors from Tuesday 15 September.
- The government will review remaining Leicester restrictions at least every 14 days, with the next review due before 24 September.