Movement was limited in England before the end of March to slow down the spread of coronavirus in the United Kingdom during the 2020 pandemic .
The act received Royal assent on 25 March 2020.In England , closures to pubs , restaurants and indoor sports and leisure facilities , and restrictions on movements except for four specified purposes , were imposed on 26 March by the [ [ Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020.The Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Business Closure ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 UK Statutory Instruments 2020 No .