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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?
People who can work from home in England should continue to do so "for the foreseeable future".People who can work from home in England should continue to do so "for the foreseeable future".
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.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.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. Workplaces should follow new guidance from the government on making them safe for staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
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. This includes the frequent cleaning of surfaces and equipment, staggering arrival and departure times and, for office workers, holding meetings remotely and avoiding the use of hot desks.
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?
From 1 June, nurseries in England are expected to reopen - plus primary school Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 classes.From 1 June, nurseries in England are expected to reopen - plus primary school Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 classes.
It's so the youngest children, and those preparing for the transition to secondary school, have maximum time with teachers.It's so the youngest children, and those preparing for the transition to secondary school, have maximum time with teachers.
The Government says its ambition is for all primary school children to return to school before the summer for a month if feasible - but class sizes are likely to be smaller than normal.The Government says its ambition is for all primary school children to return to school before the summer for a month if feasible - but class sizes are likely to be smaller than normal.
Also from June, secondary schools and further education colleges should prepare for face-to-face contact with Year 10 and 12 pupils who have key exams next year, in addition to their "continued remote, home learning".Also from June, secondary schools and further education colleges should prepare for face-to-face contact with Year 10 and 12 pupils who have key exams next year, in addition to their "continued remote, home learning".
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.
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster said it was unlikely that schools would return before the new academic year which - as in Scotland - begins a week or so earlier than in England and Wales.Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster said it was unlikely that schools would return before the new academic year which - as in Scotland - begins a week or so earlier than in England and Wales.
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?
From Wednesday in England, two people from different households will be able to meet in outdoor settings - such as parks - as long as they stay more than 2m (6ft) apart.From Wednesday in England, two people from different households will be able to meet in outdoor settings - such as parks - as long as they stay more than 2m (6ft) apart.
The government has said it will impose higher fines for people who break social distancing rules.The government has said it will impose higher fines for people who break social distancing rules.
Will people be able to exercise more?Will people be able to exercise more?
The rules are being relaxed so people in England will be able to spend more time outdoors, from Wednesday, "for leisure purposes" - including sunbathing.The rules are being relaxed so people in England will be able to spend more time outdoors, from Wednesday, "for leisure purposes" - including sunbathing.
There will be no limit to the amount of exercise allowed. Activities such as golf, angling and tennis will be permitted, but only alone or with one other person. That person can be from another household but social distancing rules will still apply.There will be no limit to the amount of exercise allowed. Activities such as golf, angling and tennis will be permitted, but only alone or with one other person. That person can be from another household but social distancing rules will still apply.
Playgrounds and outdoor gyms, where there is a higher risk of close contact and touching surfaces, will remain shut.Playgrounds and outdoor gyms, where there is a higher risk of close contact and touching surfaces, will remain shut.
Households will also be able to drive to other destinations in England - such as parks and beaches. But they should not travel to Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.Households will also be able to drive to other destinations in England - such as parks and beaches. But they should not travel to Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
The Welsh and Scottish governments have said people can now exercise outdoors more than once a day.The Welsh and Scottish governments have said people can now exercise outdoors more than once a day.
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster will be outlining plans on Tuesday.Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster will be outlining plans on Tuesday.
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?
On 1 June at the earliest, if the five tests are met, non-essential retailers can open if they can follow the social distancing guidelines. The government wants this reopening to happen in phases.On 1 June at the earliest, if the five tests are met, non-essential retailers can open if they can follow the social distancing guidelines. The government wants this reopening to happen in phases.
Hospitality and personal care venues such hairdressers will not be allowed to open at this stage, because there is a higher risk of transmission there.Hospitality and personal care venues such hairdressers will not be allowed to open at this stage, because there is a higher risk of transmission there.
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 hairdressers, pubs and cafes?What about hairdressers, pubs and cafes?
On 4 July at the earliest, if the five tests are met, then some remaining businesses including pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, hotels, cinemas and places of worship can open, as long as they can meet social distancing measures.On 4 July at the earliest, if the five tests are met, then some remaining businesses including pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, hotels, cinemas and places of worship can open, as long as they can meet social distancing measures.
There are exceptions for indoor public spaces where people will struggle to practise social distancing, such as beauty salons. These may only be able to open ''significantly later',' depending on when the rate of infection goes down.There are exceptions for indoor public spaces where people will struggle to practise social distancing, such as beauty salons. These may only be able to open ''significantly later',' depending on when the rate of infection goes down.
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.
Meanwhile, cultural and sporting events will be able to take place behind closed doors for broadcast from 1 June.Meanwhile, cultural and sporting events will be able to take place behind closed doors for broadcast from 1 June.
Will I be able to use public transport?Will I be able to use public transport?
The government says it's working with public transport providers to bring services up to pre-crisis levels as quickly as possible.The government says it's working with public transport providers to bring services up to pre-crisis levels as quickly as possible.
However, it's encouraging everybody - including critical workers - to avoid using public transport wherever possible and instead to walk, cycle or driveHowever, it's encouraging everybody - including critical workers - to avoid using public transport wherever possible and instead to walk, cycle or drive
To encourage walking and cycling the government is promising increased funding to encourage local authorities to widen pavements, create pop-up cycle lanes and close some city to roads to traffic (apart from buses).To encourage walking and cycling the government is promising increased funding to encourage local authorities to widen pavements, create pop-up cycle lanes and close some city to roads to traffic (apart from buses).
On public transport itself, the government says that social distancing guidance must be followed rigorously, and people should wear face covering.On public transport itself, the government says that social distancing guidance must be followed rigorously, and people should wear face covering.
Will taking flights get easier?Will taking flights get easier?
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".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".
If international travellers cannot say where they plan to self-isolate, then they will do so in accommodation arranged by the government.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.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".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".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:
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.