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7 June 2021 • 5:00am
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1. Matt Hancock hints at delay to June 21 reopening
The Government is absolutely open to delaying the June 21 unlocking, Matt Hancock said on Sunday in the strongest indication yet that the date for the next step in the roadmap could be put back.
A two-week delay until July 5 has been under discussion by scientists and civil servants, but Mr Hancock s remarks confirmed that pushing back the relaxation of restrictions was being considered.