SEE LATEST UPDATE HERE: Home cleaners can work during national lockdown
The government has confirmed that home cleaners can work during the Tier 4 COVID-19 restrictions that begin in London and the south-east on 20th December 2020.
"Where it is necessary for you to work in other people's homes - for example, for nannies, cleaners or tradespeople - you can do so" www.gov.uk
The government has previously confirmed that home workers including cleaners, tradespeople & nannies are excluded from gatherings limits and the 'rule of six', and are allowed to continue working in all 'COVID alert' levels.
We've introduced extra measures to ensure that cleaning work is carried out safely, including enhanced cleaning & hygiene procedures. You can read our full guidelines for customers & Housekeepers, here.
Here are some more articles on what you can & can't do during the Tier 4 restrictions:
Express: Can workmen come to the house? Can my cleaner still come round?
Guardian: Covid tier 4: what are the new rules for London and south-east England?
Housekeep: Domestic cleaners can work in Tier 3
Housekeep: Government confirms home cleaners can work during lockdown
Independent: Tier 4 rules and Christmas restrictions explained
The Telegraph: Tier 4 lockdown: What are rules and which areas are affected?