This update follows the Prime Minister’s announcement of Step 4 of the Government’s roadmap to ease national restrictions in relation to Coronavirus and sets out the Hills Group’s response with effect from 19 July 2021.

Our priority is to follow Government guidance to ensure that our business activities and work environments are as secure from the virus as possible.

We have also taken the decision in some situations to exceed the requirements set with regards to social distancing and wearing of face coverings. Employees already working from home, where their role permits, will continue to do so.

These additional measures will be reviewed at the earliest 6 September 2021 with any changes implemented on or after 20 September 2021. Review dates remain subject to any interventions / edicts from Government which the Company may be required to follow.

We are keeping under review the impact that Coronavirus is having on our business and mitigate any potential service disruption so that we continue to deliver essential services to our customers as we have managed to do throughout this pandemic. We will keep both employees and customers updated on any changes.