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This Archived Practice Note This Archived Practice Note sets out the legal measures brought in to tackle the Omicron strain of coronavirus (COVID 19) from 8 December 2021 to 26 January 2022. It is archived and not maintained, and is no longer being updated or revised. It addresses compulsory face coverings in public settings and on public transport, together with limits on gatherings during this period while the country operated under ‘Plan B’, noted below. The nation shifted back to ‘Plan A’ on 27 January 2021, and further revocation of restrictions is expected before the Coronavirus Act 2020 lapses in March 2020. After Omicron was identified in the UK, the government raised the COVID alert level and confirmed that England would move to ‘Plan B’ measures to curb the spread of the Omicron variant shortly thereafter. From 13 December 2021, people were advised to work from home wherever feasible. Additional curbs on large gatherings were also introduced at that time. See: LNB News 09/12/2021 86. These interventions helped to...

What are petrol filling stations? Traditional filling stations retail petrol, diesel and paraffin, typically stored in underground tanks of varying sizes. Sites range from small urban or rural forecourts with only one or two pumps to larger garages that also operate full workshops providing repair and maintenance services. The overall number of forecourts has decreased since the 1960s, and many locations have shifted from oil company ownership to dealer operation. Activities Petrol is a blend of volatile hydrocarbons with chemical additives. Oxygenates are included to improve stability and deliver anti-knock properties; the amounts of anti-knock compounds are regulated by legislation and have been progressively reduced. In unleaded petrol, these have been replaced with other substances, such as methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), which acts as an octane booster. Detergents are also added to help keep carburettors, fuel injectors and inlet valves free from carbon deposits. Diesel is a mixture of hydrocarbons distilled from crude petroleum, comprising a blend of cetane and a methyl naphthalene. The higher...

Archived tracker This archived tracker is designed to monitor the principal developments, legislation, guidance and briefing notes linked to the coronavirus (COVID-19) response, concentrating on updates pertinent to local government from 19 July 2021 through to November 2021. It is set out by month with the latest developments first. For a current tracker, see: Coronavirus (COVID-19)—local government tracker—post December 2021. This focuses on updates relevant to local government during this period only. November 2021—England Development Date Find out more The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation announced updated advice, widening eligibility for a booster vaccine to include people aged 18–39. 30 November 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19)—JCVI publishes advice on vaccine boosters The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued new guidance, expanding the booster offer to those aged 18–39. As set out by JCVI, boosters will be provided in descending age order, no earlier than three months after the primary course. In addition, JCVI advises that the second dose of the Pfizer coronavirus...