So what will people in England be able to do from May 17?
– Which outdoor activities will be allowed?
People will be able to meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors from May 17 (Danny Lawson/PA)
As summer approaches, the Government has pledged to look at easing restrictions on outdoor gatherings up to a legal limit of 30 people.
This means Mr Johnson is likely to say people are free to meet friends and family in parks, gardens and other outdoor areas.
The Government’s road map advises people to “decide on the appropriate level of risk for their circumstances” when arranging to meet.
Downing Street confirms details of today s lockdown announcement
The Prime Minister is setting out how lockdown rules in England will change on May 17
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Downing Street has confirmed Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make a major lockdown announcement at 5pm today.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to give the go-ahead to further relaxations of the lockdown rules in England soon. Step three of the road map out of lockdown is expected to begin from May 17, meaning more rules are set to be relaxed, allowing indoor hospitality to open and new rules for businesses and holidays. So what will people in England be able to do from May 17?
Which outdoor activities will be allowed? As summer approaches, the Government has pledged to look at easing restrictions on outdoor gatherings up to a legal limit of 30 people. This means Mr Johnson is likely to say people are free to meet friends and family in parks, gardens and other outdoor areas.
So what will people in England be able to do from May 17?
– Which outdoor activities will be allowed?
People will be able to meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors from May 17 (Danny Lawson/PA)
As summer approaches, the Government has pledged to look at easing restrictions on outdoor gatherings up to a legal limit of 30 people.
This means Mr Johnson is likely to say people are free to meet friends and family in parks, gardens and other outdoor areas.
The Government’s road map advises people to “decide on the appropriate level of risk for their circumstances” when arranging to meet.