Strict new curfews have come into force today in England meaning tens of thousands of businesses have to close at 10pm.
Businesses such as pubs, restaurants, takeaways and cafes must shut at 10pm, but there are exceptions for some venues and shops.
Those caught staying open beyond closing time face fines of up to £10,000 under new legislation which came into force at 5am today.
Businesses that are not included
- Supermarkets
- Convenience stores, corner shops and newsagents
- Pharmacists and chemists
- Petrol stations
- Cafes or canteens at a hospital, care home or school
- Canteens at a prison or an establishment intended for use for naval, military or air force purposes or defence facilities
- Services providing food or drink to the homeless
- Workplace canteens may remain open where there is no practical alternative for staff at that workplace to obtain food
Businesses that have to close at 10pm
- Restaurants, including restaurants and dining rooms in hotels or members’ clubs
- Businesses providing food or drink prepared on the premises for immediate consumption off the premises
- Cafes, including workplace canteens (with some exceptions, listed below)
- Bars, including bars in hotels or members’ clubs
- Public houses
- Social clubs
- Casinos
- Bowling alleys
- Cinemas
- Theatres
- Amusement arcades or other indoor leisure centres or facilities
- Funfairs (indoors or outdoors), theme parks and adventure parks and activities
- Bingo halls
- Concert halls
