Britons still flock to the shops for non-essential items

Britons appear to be ignoring government advice to only leave home ‘very limited’ reasons and shop for basic necessities as hundreds of shoppers were seen at The Range in Plymouth, filling trolleys with plants, pillows and DIY tools today.

Police can issue instant £30 fines to anyone leaves their home without good reason, such as to go to work, food-shopping, to collect medicine or exercise, or to people who gather in groups of more than two people.