Boris Johnson eases UK lockdown: Here's everything you need to know about the new measures

The prime minister has announced a series of measures easing the lockdown in England. Here are the key points:
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Pubs, hotels, hairdressers and camp sites are finally being allowed to reopen in England from July 4, Boris Johnson announced today (June 23).

The Prime Minister also said people should remain two-metres apart where possible but a "one metre plus" rule will be introduced.

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Here are the key points you need to know about regarding the new measures:

Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving a statement in the House of Commons, London, on the reduction of further lockdown measures. (Credit: House of Commons/PA Wire)Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving a statement in the House of Commons, London, on the reduction of further lockdown measures. (Credit: House of Commons/PA Wire)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving a statement in the House of Commons, London, on the reduction of further lockdown measures. (Credit: House of Commons/PA Wire)

- Social distancing

The two-metre social distancing rule can now be relaxed and replaced with a "one metre plus" rule from July 4.

This involves keeping one metre apart, plus other mitigations such as wearing face coverings, sitting people side to side rather than face to face to reduce transmission, and increased use of hand sanitiser.

- Indoor gatherings

Indoor gatherings of any two households will now be allowed. People will be able to visit someone’s house for a dinner party, for example, or to stay over with grandparents as long as social distancing is observed.

- Outdoor gatherings

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Outdoors, people can meet in groups of up to six - but two households can meet regardless of size

- Reopening businesses

Many venues and businesses will be allowed to reopen, providing they adhere to COVID Secure guidelines.

This include hotels, hostels, bed and breakfast accommodation, holiday apartments or homes, cottages or bungalows, campsites, caravan parks or boarding houses. Shared facilities must be kept very clean.

Restaurants, cafes, workplace canteens, bars, pubs and cinemas can reopen, as can places of worship, libraries, community centres and bingo halls.

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Theatres and concert halls can reopen but not for live performances.

Museums and galleries, hair salons and barbers can reopen.

Outdoor playgrounds, outdoor gyms, funfairs, theme parks and adventure parks and activities can reopen.

Amusement arcades, outdoor skating rinks, indoor leisure centres or facilities – including indoor games and recreation – can also open up.

Social clubs, model villages and indoor attractions at aquariums, zoos, safari parks, farms, wildlife centres, and any place where animals are exhibited to the public as an attraction, can reopen.

- Some venues must stay shut

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Some venues must stay shut, including nightclubs, casinos, bowling alleys, indoor skating rinks, and indoor play areas including softplay.

Spas, nail bars and beauty salons must also stay closed for now, as must massage, tattoo and piercing parlours.

Indoor fitness and dance studios, and indoor gyms and sport venues, must stay closed.

Swimming pools and water parks will stay closed.

Exhibition or conference centres that are to be used for exhibitions or conferences must also stay closed.