UK coronavirus lockdown tiers explained: Ultimate guide to the latest rules as London moves to tier 3

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You can On Monday 14 September, Boris Johnson announced new restrictions on socialising in England, with groups of more than six people banned from meeting, or even mingling together. However, the prime minister stated there are “some limited exemptions” to the restrictions, including: Large families and support bubbles – Households and support bubbles of more than six people are exempt from the new rules – Households and support bubbles of more than six people are exempt from the new rules Weddings – On 14 September, the government said weddings would come under the exemption category for the rule of six. But the number of guests is capped at 15, rather than the previous number of 30 Funerals – Funerals with up to 30 people in attendance are still allowed to take place – Funerals with up to 30 people in attendance are still allowed to take place Schools and workplaces – Schools and workplaces will continue to operate under existing Covid-secure guidelines.The guidelines state that exemptions include work, voluntary and charitable services, registered childcare and education or training – Schools and workplaces will continue to operate under existing Covid-secure guidelines.The guidelines state that exemptions include work, voluntary and charitable services, registered childcare and education or training Pubs and restaurants - While pubs and restaurants are allowed to stay open, depending on their local alert level, groups are limited to six. So, although there will be more than six people in the pub in total, you can only visit with a group of six, including yourself Places of worship – Places of worship, including churches, synagogues, mosques and temples will stay open, but congregations will be required to adhere to social distancing rules – Places of worship, including churches, synagogues, mosques and temples will stay open, but congregations will be required to adhere to social distancing rules Providing support – The rules also exempt groups of people who are providing support to a vulnerable person or providing emergency assistance, and to avoid injury or illness or to escape risk of harm.