From next Monday non essential shops will begin to reopen in the UK.

The openings will be phased, with car dealers and outdoor markets opening up from the start of the month and then others such as clothes shops in the weeks that follow.

The announcement has been met with a mixed response, and while many are keen to get back to the high street and kick-start the economy, others are worried about the health risks and implications which may arise with stores physically opening.

We already know that in order to open, shops will need to pass a risk assessment, but now the government has published a list of rules and guidelines that shops and shoppers must follow to keep everyone safe., Manchester Evening News reports.





Shops and shopping centres will also have to limit the number of people inside them at any one time.

According to the official government website, shops and shoppers must follow the following guidelines:




  4. Encourage customers to avoid handling products whilst browsing, if at all possible.


  6. Encourage customers to shop alone where possible, unless they need specific assistance.








  14. Clearly designate positions from which colleagues can provide advice or assistance to customers whilst maintaining social distance

