Covid-19: PM to announce lockdown exit plan, and Scottish and Welsh colleges begin to reopen

The prime minister will announce later how England’s third nationwide lockdown will finish – however these hoping for a fast return to the pub could also be disenchanted. All colleges in England are set to reopen on 8 March, with just a few days’ flexibility in-built. On the similar time, two individuals shall be allowed to fulfill exterior in public – for instance, for a picnic in a park. At the moment, two individuals can solely meet for train. By 29 March as much as six individuals, or two households, shall be allowed to fulfill outdoor, together with in gardens, it’s understood. Grassroots sport will even restart. Nonetheless, Boris Johnson has stated the reopening shall be “cautious” and can rely upon 4 situations – together with the vaccination programme and any new variants. You’ll be able to learn extra concerning the routes out of lockdown right here. And this is a reminder of how Mr Johnson introduced the most recent lockdown, again on 4 January.