On 11 January, BBC News reported that the Government has changed coronavirus rules, allowing parents to stay in hotels so they can visit their child if they do not live with them.
Previously parents could visit children during lockdown, but restrictions prevented them from staying overnight. The change, which came into force on Boxing Day, applies throughout lockdown in England and for all future tiers.
Last year, following initial confusion, the government confirmed that children of parents who were separated would be able to move between households while coronavirus restrictions were in place.
Under the current restrictions, hotels and hostels are expected to close except for specific circumstances.
Exemptions include where venues act as someone's main residence, where the customer cannot return home, when providing accommodation to the homeless, or where someone needs accommodation for work purposes.
Helpful to know if you do not live near to the child you need to visit.
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