Which businesses can stay open in the new national lockdown? See the full list

ALL shops must close again as England enters a third national lockdown – and only essential stores are allowed to stay open.

It means the whole of the UK will be under “stay at home” orders and schools have been told to stay shut until February half term.

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The new Covid rules means businesses such as hairdressers must close Credit: PA:Press Association

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the sobering address to the nation last night.

It came after the UK recorded 58,784 Covid cases yesterday – its highest ever daily figure – as new infections passed the 50,000 mark for the seventh day in a row.

Millions of non-essential businesses, such as gyms and hairdressers, in England have already been forced to temporarily close after being plunged into tough Tier 4 restrictions.

Meanwhile, pubs and restaurants can continue to serve takeaway food but takeaway pints have been banned.

Here’s what can stay open during England’s third lockdown and what must temporarily close.

List of businesses that can stay open in lockdown

Businesses providing essential services are allowed to stay open during the winter lockdown.

Shops that supply groceries, medicines and financial services can continue to serve customers, as long as they are Covid-secure.

The government has published the below list of businesses that can stay open, which is largely similar to Tier 4.

These include:

Supermarkets
Pharmacies
Garden centres
Building merchants and suppliers of building products and off-licences
Market stalls selling essential retail
Businesses providing repair services but only if they primarily offer repair services
Petrol stations
Automatic (but not manual) car washes
Vehicle repair and MOT services
Bicycle shops
Taxi and vehicle hire businesses
Banks and building societies
Post offices
Short-term loan providers and money transfer businesses
Funeral directors
Laundrettes and dry cleaners
Medical and dental services
Vets and pet shops
Animal rescue centres, boarding facilities, and animal groomers
Agricultural supplies shops
Mobility and disability support shops
Storage and distribution facilities
Car parks
Public toilets
Motorway service areas
Outdoor playgrounds
Outdoor parts of botanical gardens and heritage sites for exercise
Places of worship
Crematoriums and burial grounds

List of businesses that must close

The government has confirmed the below list of businesses that must shut during the lockdown, once again this is similar to Tier 4.

These include:

Non-essential retailers, such as clothing and homeware stores
Vehicle showrooms, other than for rental
Betting shops
Tailors
Tobacco and vape shops
Electronic goods and mobile phone shops
Auction houses, except for auctions of livestock and agricultural equipment
Market stalls selling non-essential goods
Bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants except for takeaway and delivery
Hotels, hostels, guest houses and campsites, except for specific circumstances
Leisure centres and gyms
Swimming pools, sports courts, fitness and dance studios, riding arenas at riding centres, climbing walls, and golf courses
Theatres, concert halls, cinemas, museums and galleries
Casinos, amusement arcades, bingo halls, bowling alleys
Skating rinks, go-karting venues, indoor play and soft play centres and areas
Circuses, fairgrounds, funfairs, water parks and theme parks
Zoos, safari parks, and aquariums
Indoor attractions at venues such as botanical or other gardens, biomes or greenhouses
Hairdressers, barbers and nail salons
Tattoo and piercing shops
Beauty and tanning salons
Nightclubs and adult entertainment venues
Community centres and halls apart from a few exceptions