Lockdown 2 is almost here and soon shoppers in England will be left with only a few places allowed to open.
Supermarkets such as Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Co-Op are all classed as 'essential' shops so will be allowed to stay open.
They are be joined by garden centres, off-licenses and newsagents considered 'essential' by the government - but many others aren't as a lucky.
According to the government, the following shops will not be permitted to open during lockdown:
- Clothing shops
- Footwear shops
- Electronics stores
- Vehicle showrooms
- Travel agents
- Betting shops
- Auction houses
- Tailors
- Tobacco shops
- Vape shops
The following shops are classed as essential, and may be permitted to open:
- Supermarkets
- Newsagents
- Off-licenses
- Food shops
- Garden centres
While non-essential retailers are closed for in-store customers, they are permitted to remain open for click and collect services, and for deliveries.
Non-essential shops in England will be permitted to remain open to the public until the new lockdown rules come into place at 00.01am on Thursday, November 5.
