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Cathy Owens

The shops which are allowed to stay open as Boris Johnson orders UK lockdown

Boris Johnson has placed the UK on lockdown in an attempt to stop coronavirus spreading.

The Prime Minister ordered people only to leave their homes under a list of "very limited purposes".

WalesOnline reports that only a select list of retailers have been told that they are allowed to stay open.

All retailers are allowed to sell online.

Below, here's a list of shops which can stay open to allow people to shop for basic necessities:

The stores that must close

Restaurants - except food delivery outlets that can remain open

Cafes - except those in hospitals, care homes or schools

Pubs, bars and nightlife

Boris Johnson urges British public to stay at home

Hair, beauty and nail salons

Massage parlours

All retail stores - except those listed below

Outdoor and indoor markets - except those that offer food

Auction houses

Car showrooms

Hotels, hostels, B&Bs, campsites and boarding houses - unless people live there as a primary residence

Caravan parks - if people use them as a primary home, they can continue to do so

Libraries - unless they host food banks

Places of worship

Cinemas, theatres and concert halls

Museums, galleries

Bingo halls, casinos and betting shops

Spas

Skating rinks

Fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres

Arcades, bowling alleys, play centres

Enclosed spaces in parks such as sports courts, playgrounds, outdoor gyms

The retailers allowed to remain open

Supermarkets and other food shops

Health shops

Pharmacies

Petrol stations

Bicycle shops

Home and hardware stores

Laundrettes and dry cleaners

Garages

Car rentals

Pet shops

Corner shops

Newsagents

Post Offices

Banks

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