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Lockdown update: What are the new rules set out by Boris Johnson? Lockdown update: What are the new rules set out by Boris Johnson?
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his plans to restart the economy and ease lockdown restrictions in England. But how could everyday life change?UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his plans to restart the economy and ease lockdown restrictions in England. But how could everyday life change?
Can more people go back to work?Can more people go back to work?
Previous draft government proposals to bring UK businesses out of lockdown suggested hot-desking would no longer continue. People who can work from home in England should continue to do so "for the foreseeable future".
Companies will also need to look at staggering shifts, rethink how equipment is shared and plan safe walking routes for staff - in offices, on factory floors and at building sites. But the government says that those who can't, should travel to work if it is open. However, they should try to avoid public transport for social distancing reasons.
Sectors that "are allowed to be open should be open", the government adds. These include food production, construction and manufacturing.
Workplaces should follow the new Covid-19 secure guidelines, details of which will be published later this week.
Previous draft government proposals to bring UK businesses out of lockdown suggested hot-desking would no longer continue. Companies will also need to look at staggering shifts, rethink how equipment is shared and plan safe walking routes for staff - in offices, on factory floors and at building sites.
The issue of how businesses can secure personal protective equipment without competing with the NHS has raised concerns.The issue of how businesses can secure personal protective equipment without competing with the NHS has raised concerns.
And unions say employers must be compelled to protect staff.And unions say employers must be compelled to protect staff.
When will schools and universities return?When will schools and universities return?
The Welsh government has ruled out school reopenings happening on 1 June.The Welsh government has ruled out school reopenings happening on 1 June.
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has said she does not expect schools to be reopening as soon as 1 June.Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has said she does not expect schools to be reopening as soon as 1 June.
No detail is available on how school reopening would work in England. But there has been speculation previously that measures to keep pupils and teachers safe could include:No detail is available on how school reopening would work in England. But there has been speculation previously that measures to keep pupils and teachers safe could include:
Meanwhile, there is uncertainty over whether students will be able to go to university in person in September or whether they will be taught partially or completely online.Meanwhile, there is uncertainty over whether students will be able to go to university in person in September or whether they will be taught partially or completely online.
Can you meet friends and relatives?Can you meet friends and relatives?
The new guidelines are expected to say that two people from different households would be able to meet in outdoor settings like parks as long as they stay more than two metres apart. Two people from different households would be able to meet in outdoor settings like parks as long as they stay more than two metres apart.
Will people be able to exercise more?Will people be able to exercise more?
And Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says sports like golf, basketball, tennis and fishing will now be possible for people in the same household.
The Welsh and Scottish governments have said people can exercise outdoors more than once a day from Monday.The Welsh and Scottish governments have said people can exercise outdoors more than once a day from Monday.
How will the virus threat be publicised?How will the virus threat be publicised?
When can I go shopping again?When can I go shopping again?
Garden centres in Wales will open from Monday. Decisions are awaited in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Mr Johnson made no mention of garden centres in England in his speech.Garden centres in Wales will open from Monday. Decisions are awaited in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Mr Johnson made no mention of garden centres in England in his speech.
Some DIY stores, meanwhile, have already reopened - but they are accepting card payments only and have shorter trading hours.Some DIY stores, meanwhile, have already reopened - but they are accepting card payments only and have shorter trading hours.
What about pubs, cafes, restaurants, theatres and cinemas?What about pubs, cafes, restaurants, theatres and cinemas?
Draft government guidance previously seen by BBC News had said bar areas, seated areas in restaurants and cafes must remain closed even as the economy is opened up - and venues should serve takeaways only.Draft government guidance previously seen by BBC News had said bar areas, seated areas in restaurants and cafes must remain closed even as the economy is opened up - and venues should serve takeaways only.
Will taking flights get easier?Will taking flights get easier?
No more detail was given in Mr Johnson's speech on what form this quarantine would take or how it would be enforced. A two-week quarantine period for people arriving in the UK will be introduced "as soon as possible". Further details and guidance will be announced "shortly".
Overall, social distancing is a big challenge for airports and airlines, with Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye saying it is "physically impossible". If international travellers cannot say where they plan to self-isolate, then they will do so in accommodation arranged by the government.
People arriving from the Republic of Ireland and France will be exempt.
The Trade body Airlines UK has said the introduction of a 14-day quarantine-period would "effectively kill air travel".
Social distancing remains a massive challenge for airports and airlines, with Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye saying it is "physically impossible".
EasyJet plans to leave middle seats empty, but Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says this would be "idiotic".EasyJet plans to leave middle seats empty, but Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says this would be "idiotic".
There has been speculation that air passengers may have to:There has been speculation that air passengers may have to:
UK airlines say they have been told by the government that people arriving in the UK from any country other than the Republic of Ireland from the end of this month will have to self-isolate for 14 days - Mr Johnson did not give this much detail in his speech.
Trade body Airlines UK says such a move would "effectively kill air travel".
Meanwhile, the government has said people should not book holidays at home or abroad until social distancing rules are relaxed.Meanwhile, the government has said people should not book holidays at home or abroad until social distancing rules are relaxed.