//My vet's has been open throughout retro, but only for what they call emergencies//
Then that's their choice, Margie and nothing to do with the PM. You said you wished he would allow the vets to open properly again. He hasn't stopped them from doing so.
To try to try to quell some of the confusion, here's the full list of business types that are allowed to operate (taken from the legislation):
24.Food retailers, including food markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and corner...
25.Off licenses and licensed shops selling alcohol (including breweries).
26.Pharmacies (including non-dispensing pharmacies) and chemists.
27.Newsagents.
28.Homeware, building supplies and hardware stores.
29.Petrol stations.
30.Car repair and MOT services.
31.Bicycle shops.
32.Taxi or vehicle hire businesses.
33.Banks, building societies, credit unions, short term loan providers and cash points
34.Post offices.
35.Funeral directors.
36.Laundrettes and dry cleaners.
37.Dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services relating to mental health.
38.Veterinary surgeons and pet shops.
39.Agricultural supplies shop.
40.Storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off or collection...
41.Car parks.
42.Public toilets.
And those that cannot operate (not including pubs, restaurants, etc which are in a different schedule):
5.Cinemas.
6.Theatres.
7.Nightclubs.
8.Bingo halls.
9.Concert halls.
10.Museums and galleries.
11.Casinos.
12.Betting shops.
13.Spas.
14.Nail, beauty, hair salons and barbers.
15.Massage parlours.
16.Tattoo and piercing parlours.
17.Skating rinks.
18.Indoor fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools, bowling alleys, amusement arcades or soft play areas or other indoor leisure centres or facilities.
19.Funfairs (whether outdoors or indoors).
20.Playgrounds, sports courts and outdoor gyms.
21.Outdoor markets (except for stalls selling food).
22.Car showrooms.
23.Auction Houses.