let s start with the latest on england s lockdown. on monday uk prime minister borisjohnson unveiled his cautious roadmap to lift the country out of restrictions. here are the key dates: as expected all schools will open on the 8th of march freeing up working parents who have beenjuggling home schooling and work. march the 29th is a key date for businesses in outdoor sports with facilities such as tennis, golf and basketball reopening. from the 12th of april, non essential shops, hairdressers, gyms and outdoor hospitality such as beer gardens will reopen if strict conditions are met. further steps will follow if the data allows and from 17th of may cinemas, hotels, performances and sporting events could reopen though social distancing will remain. the new four step plan to ease lockdown could see all legal limits on social contact lifted by the 21st ofjune. here s what the prime minister had to say. provided we continued to pass the test and from the 21st of june we will
hello, good afternoon. the end really is in sight. with those words, the prime minister has set out his long awaited road map for easing lockdown restrictions in england. there are four different stages starting in two weeks time on march 8 and culminating three months later with what is hoped will be the lifting of all restrictions on social contacts injune. each part of england will move out of restrictions at the same time. mrjohnson called it a one way road to freedom . so let s just talk you through those key steps of the government s plan, with five weeks between each phase, to allow for data on the virus to be assessed. step one starts on the 8th of march, with schools open to all pupils, but secondary school children will have to wear a mask in the classroom. the stay at home order will stay in place, but you can meet one other person outside to socialise. on 29 march, the stay at home order will end, with outdoor gatherings allowed of up to six people or two ho
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