The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021

Businesses allowed to remain open in Step 1 area

15.  The following businesses are allowed to remain open in the Step 1 area—

(a) food retailers, including food markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops;

(b) off licenses and licensed shops selling alcohol (including breweries);

(c) pharmacies (including non-dispensing pharmacies) and chemists;

(d) newsagents;

(e) animal rescue centres and animal boarding facilities;

(f) building merchants and suppliers of products and tools used in building work and repairs;

(g) petrol stations;

(h) vehicle repair and MOT services;

(i) bicycle shops;

(j) taxi or vehicle hire businesses;

(k) the following businesses—

(i) banks;

(ii) building societies;

(iii) credit unions;

(iv) short term loan providers;

(v) savings clubs;

(vi) cash points;

(vii) undertakings which by way of business operate currency exchange offices, transmit money (or any representation of money) by any means or cash cheques which are made payable to customers;

(l) post offices;

(m) funeral directors;

(n) laundrettes and dry cleaners;

(o) dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services which incorporate personal care services and treatments required by those with disabilities and services relating to mental health;

(p) veterinary surgeons and pet shops;

(q) agricultural supplies shops;

(r) storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off or collection points, where the facilities are in the premises of a business included in this paragraph;

(s) car parks;

(t) public toilets;

(u) garden centres;

(v) automatic car washes;

(w) mobility and disability support shops.