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In England, the government has announced details of the new three tier system that will come into effect in when the four-week national lockdown across the country ends on 2 December.
Non-essential shops in all areas can reopen, as can gyms, hairdressers and other personal care businesses, with the formal instruction to stay at home coming to an end. The “rule of six” will again apply for outdoor gatherings in all areas.
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