Subway To Reopen More Than 600 Restaurants For Takeaway

Subway is set to reopen more than 600 of its restaurants across the UK for takeaway, the chain has confirmed.

According to reports, customers will be able to order for delivery on Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats, though it's not clear whether every single branch will be offering a delivery service.

As part of the move, stores will be adhering to social distancing measures set out by the government, and the company will also be offering all NHS staff 25 percent off. They can get the discount by showing their NHS card.

You can find out if your local store is reopening, here.

Colin Hughes, Country Director, Subway UK and Ireland said: "Everybody in our Subway family and the wider communities they serve, has shown great resilience in adapting to these challenging times that we currently find ourselves in.

"We are extremely grateful for their ongoing support in anticipation of this next phase of our gradual reopening, which will enable us to continue to serve our communities and frontline workers, who have helped us all so much in recent weeks.

"The weeks and months ahead will continue to be challenging for everyone and Subway will play its part in supporting the new normal whatever that may look and feel like."

It comes around seven weeks after the UK was plunged into lockdown to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Earlier this week, Boris Johnson announced an easing of the lockdown measures, which means people will be allowed out for more exercise and will be able to meet up with someone from a different household, as long as they keep two metres apart.

As part of the measures, the Home Office also confirmed that coronavirus fines will rise to £100 ($123).

Following on from Mr Johnson's speech on Sunday (10 May), the Home Office has confirmed the level of fines will increase from this Wednesday (13 May).

First time offenders will receive a £100 penalty, though it will be halved if it is paid within 14 days.

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The fine will double with each offence, and those found to be persistently breaking the rules could be slapped with a fine of up to £3,200 ($3,900).

Currently, the fine for breaking the rules is £60, halved to £30 if paid within 14 days. More than 9,000 fines have been issued since the measures were introduced.

This comes as the Prime Minister told the country that current lockdown measures were to change this week, with Mr Johnson highlighting the new slogan 'stay alert, control the virus, save lives'.

The updated rules include:

1. Stay at home as much as possible
2. Work from home if you can
3. Limit contact with other people
4. Keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
5. Wash your hands regularly
6. If you or anyone in your household has symptoms, you all need to self-isolate

LADbible has contacted Subway for comment.

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