What will 'Freedom Day' mean for our holidays?
Good things come to those who wait, and heaven knows weve waited a long time for July 19  Freedom Day. Whether youre planning to stay on UK turf this summer, scoop a last-minute green list getaway, or work remotely from a poolside sunlounger  heres what you need to know. The return of big group holidays... It is understood that the Rule of Six indoors will be scrapped in the next stage of the roadmap, meaning that your big group holiday should be able to go ahead as planned. Currently, no more than six people from different households, or a larger group (up to 30) of no more than two households, can meet indoors  but that restriction should end from July 19. The one-metre social distancing rule will likely also cease. Hotels, holiday rentals, restaurants and entertainment venues may no longer be compelled to enquire about the size or bubble status of your group  enabling you to socialise freely both indoors and out. However, individual venues will still be able to set their own rules regarding group sizes, face coverings and social distancing for example. So check with the venue before you book: as such restrictions wont be legal legislation, this could well be a grey area for refund entitlement if your plans flout the companys rules.  and evenings at the bar  Restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are expected to be able to operate as they did pre-pandemic, with no requirement for mandatory table service, bookings or reduced capacity. However, as above, venues will be entitled to set their own rules; while it is unlikely that many will actively seek to turn customers away, this may well lead to confusion over individual policies.