This is everything you can and cannot do in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 - rules explained in full

After the end of lockdown on December 2, England will revert back to a regional three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions.

The new system will be divided into Tier 1 (medium alert), Tier 2 (high alert) and Tier 3 (ver high alert), although the rules will be stricter than they were previously in a bid to avoid undoing the progress that has been made over the four week national lockdown.

Here are all of the rules on what you can and cannot do for each tier.

Tier 1

How many people can meet?

Areas in Tier 1 will be able to return to the previous "rule of six" on social interactions, meaning people can meet a maximum of six friends or family (including themselves) outdoors or indoors.

Overnight stays are permitted with up to six people, or with your household or support bubble.

What businesses can open?

Shops, hairdressers, beauty salons and other personal care businesses will reopen, along with indoor entertainment venues such as bowling alleys and casinos. Social distancing and hygiene measures will continue to apply.

Pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues will also reopen with table service, although a new curfew of 11pm will apply. Last orders will remain at 10pm, but drinkers and diners will have an extra hour to finish up.

Is travel allowed?

The "stay at home" message will be lifted, but areas in Tier 1 are encouraged to minimise their travel and social contact, as well as being encouraged to work from home.

What about sports and events?

Weddings and civil partnerships can take place with 15 guests, while funerals have a limit of 30 people.

Places of worship will reopen, but people should not interact with more than six people.

Sports and exercise classes can take place outdoors, but must follow the rule of six if taking place indoors.

Large events, such as concerts, can go ahead, although capacity will be limited to 50 per cent or 4,000 people outdoors and 1,000 people indoors.

Tier 2

How many people can meet?

No household mixing is permitted indoors, with the exception of those who have formed a support bubble.

Outdoors, a maximum of six people gathering is allowed.

Which businesses can open?

Pubs and bars can only reopen providing they serve "substantial meals" and must close at 11pm, with last orders at 10.