{"id":6039,"date":"2021-01-07T17:23:55","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T17:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conferencecall.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6039"},"modified":"2021-06-15T10:49:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T09:49:18","slug":"what-are-the-uks-latest-coronavirus-lockdown-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conferencecall.co.uk\/blog\/what-are-the-uks-latest-coronavirus-lockdown-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the UK’s latest coronavirus lockdown rules?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As expected, the UK’s coronavirus lockdown rules have changed once more, as England joins Scotland and Wales in national lockdown. The new rules will run until at least the middle of February. Here’s how different businesses will be affected.<\/p>\n

Work from home if you can<\/h2>\n

As with the first lockdown back in March, everyone is being asked to work from home<\/a> wherever possible. This means pretty much all office workers will now need to take up the spare room or dining table again, and avoid the daily commute<\/a> once more.<\/p>\n

The only exceptions to the work from home rules are those who simply can’t do their job from home, such as shop workers, social workers, nannies, cleaners, tradespeople and construction workers. Teachers can also go to classes to teach the children of key workers.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself working from home once more, remember that using a conference call<\/a> is the simplest way to keep in touch with clients and colleagues. All you need is a landline or mobile phone, and you can connect with up to 100 people, in crystal clear HD-quality sound – no need to worry about wobbly internet connections or untidy backgrounds.<\/p>\n

Which businesses need to close?<\/h2>\n

The new guidelines are very specific about which businesses need to close, they include:<\/p>\n