A Summary of the New Three-Tier Restrictions from Wednesday 2nd December 2020

The vast majority of England will be placed into high and very high - tiers two and three.

Tier Two (High) Rules

In tier two you can't socialise indoors with anyone you do not live with, or who is not in your support bubble
You can meet in a group of up to six outside - including in a garden, or a public place
Shops, gyms and personal care services (such as hairdressing) can reopen (if Covid-secure)
Pubs and bars can only open if they serve substantial meals. Alcohol can be served with that meal
Sports can resume with up to 2,000 spectators, or 50% capacity (whichever is smaller)
Collective worship, weddings and outdoor sports can resume (with restrictions)
Non-essential foreign travel allowed, subject to quarantine rules
People are advised not to travel to and from tier three areas

Tier Three (Very High) Rules

Additional restrictions apply:

You can't mix with anybody you do not live with, or who is not in your support bubble, indoors, or in private gardens and pub gardens
You can meet in a group of up to six in other outdoor spaces, such as parks, beaches or countryside
Hospitality venues - such as bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants must close, except for delivery and takeaway services
Spectator sports cannot resume
Indoor entertainment venues - such as bowling alleys and cinemas - must close
People are advised not to travel to and from tier three areas

Tier One (Medium) Rules

Areas in the lowest tier will have some restrictions relaxed:

The rule of six will apply indoors and outdoors
Pubs and restaurants can shut at 23:00 GMT, with last orders at 22:00 GMT
Spectator sports can resume with a crowd of 50% of capacity, or 4,000 spectators, whichever is smaller.

Click here for further information from gov.uk about the restrictions in place.