The easing of rules means non-essential shops, hairdressers, outdoor hospitality venues, nail salons, libraries, gyms and other outdoor attractions are now allowed to reopen to the public. The relaxations have seen people flock back to beer gardens and wait patiently in seemingly endless queues for some much needed retail therapy in celebration of their new-found freedom. Here’s a look at how the easing of restrictions was marked across England on 12 April.
5. Hairdressers
Hairdressers were packed on Monday as people sought-out a haircut after almost four months of closures. Photo: Cameron Smith
6. Nail salons
Customers sit behind protective screens at a nail bar in Liverpool, as salons reopen for beauty treatments. Photo: OLI SCARFF
7. Outdoor hospitality
People braved the chilly temperatures to enjoy some al fresco dining as pubs and restaurants reopened their outdoor spaces to the public. Photo: TOLGA AKMEN
8. Gyms
Fitness fans wasted no time getting back on the machines as indoor gyms reopened for people to use on their own, or with other members of their household. Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS