The remaining restrictions are hindering their efforts to raise standards and preventing the outpouring of creative thinking to which ministers rightly aspire.

The parks service reported that dangerous conditions had hindered their efforts.

But not getting your diet right could hinder your efforts in training - and on the day itself.

They attempted to extinguish small pockets of fire, but low water pressure hindered their efforts.

Aid agencies have accused him of hindering their efforts to bring relief to the displaced.