Live updates as Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds Downing Street press conference to ease lockdown restrictions
Hugs with family and friends and indoor venues are expected to be allowed from Monday, May 17 as Boris Johnson holds press conference to announce the further easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce the further easing of lockdown restrictions for England in a Downing Street press conference at 5pm on Monday, May 10.
The changes are set to come into force on May 17 with most social contact rules for outdoors to be lifted, although gatherings of more than 30 will remain illegal.
The rule of six or two households will still apply indoors, with Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove suggesting physical contact between friends and family will be allowed.
Indoor hospitality, entertainment venues such as cinemas and soft play areas, the rest of the accommodation sector, and indoor adult group sports and exercise classes are also expected to reopen.
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