DIY lockdown.

I think we're specifically *NOT* doing that ...

Stout staffs for scouts

Bill

I think you mean East Leake, a massive gypsum plant might stand out a bit in the little village of West Leake. ;-)

I have seen the plasterboard line in operation, and been down the mine, both of which were interesting trips.

Chris

Remember Northern Rock? Just how long before everybody twigs the financial consequences of the Great Panic.

Big screws and dodgy walls?

You can still work from mail order or online order whatever anyway. Brian

The draft legislation says

PART 3

Businesses permitted to remain open

1. Food retailers, including food markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops.
2. Off licenses and licensed shops selling alcohol (including breweries).
3. Pharmacies (including non-dispensing pharmacies) and chemists.
4. Newsagents.
5. Hardware stores.
6. Building merchants, and building services.
7. Petrol stations.
8. Car repair and MOT services.
9. Bicycle shops.
10. Taxi or vehicle hire businesses.
11. The following businesses? (a) banks; (b) building societies; (c) credit unions; (d) short term loan providers; (e) savings clubs; (f) cash points; (g) undertakings which by way of business operate currency exchange offices, transmit money (or any representation of money) by any means or cash cheques which are made payable to customers.
12. Post offices.
13. Funeral directors.
14. Laundrettes and dry cleaners.
15. Dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services relating to mental health.
16. Veterinary surgeons and pet shops.
17. Agricultural supplies shop.
18. Storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off or collection points, where the facilities are in the premises of a business included in this Part.
19. Car parks.
20. Public toilets.
21. Garden centres.

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There is no mention of restricting anywhere that can open to selling certain types of "essential" items

I think they will be better prepared this time round.