Once coronavirus restrictions ease on July 19th, for the most part wearing masks will become a thing of the past. It will no longer become compulsory to wear masks in indoor settings. However, individual companies have the right to politely ask customers to keep their masks on, which could be the case in busy settings such as supermarket queues or on public transport.

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has said:

"We expect that many people, especially in busy places, will follow the Prime Minister's call to continue to wear a face covering as a courtesy to others. Passengers though will find it difficult to understand why the Prime Minister has singled out public transport as somewhere to wear a face covering when a range of other activities share its characteristics.

"We now need to see clear guidance for operators and customers but, in the absence of regulations, it is important that we respect everyone's right to choose whether to wear a face covering.

"The industry is doing everything it can to ensure people can travel with confidence. Operators will continue to deliver enhanced cleaning regimes, ensure buses are well ventilated and provide tools such as apps to allow customers to see how busy their bus is and help plan their journey in advance."

A spokesperson for the Rail Delivery Group said:

"Rail companies will ask people to follow the government guidance and, out of respect for others, wear face coverings if an indoor setting is busy. Train travel is low risk, with the majority of carriages well ventilated by air conditioning systems or by doors and windows. As restrictions lift, we will continue carrying out extra cleaning and providing better information about how busy services are, so that our passengers can travel with confidence."

A spokesperson for EDF, whose head office is in Barnwood has also commented:

"EDF has large office space at Barnwood with a current Covid-safe capacity of 750, and that means everyone can start working from the office two or three days a week and maintain social distancing. EDF has spoken to staff about future working arrangements and the overwhelming response is that our staff want blended working and so we are happy to be able offer that in the future.

"It is right that everyone feel confident when returning to the office and so we are keeping many of Covid-secure arrangements in place such as: enhanced cleaning, hand sanitising stations, the requirement for everyone to enter the building through the main entrance by reception passing the thermographic camera, using facemasks when in transit - just like restaurants and respecting social distancing from others.

"EDF has been very proud of the way its staff have carried on working during the pandemic, playing their role in keeping the UK powered with zero carbon electricity."