The 11 lockdown changes from next week - announced by Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has set out the full details of the next stage of England’s road map out of lockdown from May 17.
The prime minister announced that people in England can take a step closer to normality from next week as more indoor mixing and hugging loved ones will be permitted once more.
It comes as the Covid alert level in the UK has been downgraded to ‘level 3’ from ‘level 4’ after a “consistent” fall in cases, hospital admissions and deaths.
The government has said the latest data suggests easing restrictions from May 17 is unlikely to risk a resurgence in infections.
It comes as the Covid alert level in the UK has been downgraded to ‘level 3’ from ‘level 4’ after a “consistent” fall in cases, hospital admissions and deaths.
5. Domestic holidays
People can go on domestic holidays with others, as long as they stick to the rule of six (Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Photo: Matt Cardy
6. Accomodation
Accommodation, such as hotels, hostels and B&Bs can reopen. (Ken Ishii/Getty Images) Photo: Ken Ishii
7. Weddings
Up to 30 people are allowed at a ceremony/reception at a Covid-secure venue indoors or outdoors (including private gardens for weddings) (Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
8. Hugging
People can hug close family and friends - but social distancing remains for others. Everyone should use their 'personal judgement' and 'common sense' (Shutterstock). Photo: Shutterstock