The prime minister announced on Monday (14 June) that stage four
of the lockdown roadmap will be delayed for up to four weeks. It
means that the final lifting of restrictions is now expected to go
ahead on 19 July and reports indicate that Boris Johnson is
“determined” for this to happen.
It has been speculated that the work from home guidance may
remain in place beyond stage four of the roadmap, but the
government's intention at present appears to be for all
restrictions to fall away on the 19 July. Employers should also be
aware that the government has stated it will be continually
reviewing the position and could proceed to the final stage of the
roadmap on 5 July 2021 if the data allows, but this appears a
remote possibility.
