Prime Minister Boris Johnson is joined by the government’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and its chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance at this afternoons daily briefing.
Mr Johnson has confirmed that from Monday, up to six people will be able to meet outside as long as those from different households remain two metres apart.
The prime minister said: “From Monday we will allow up to six people to meet outside provided those from different households continue strictly to observe social distancing rules – staying two meres apart.
People will also be allowed to meet in gardens and other private outdoor spaces, but not in home or private spaces unless it is to access the gardens.
“There is no difference in the health risks, so we will now allow to meet in gardens and other private outdoor spaces.
“These changes mean that friends and family can start to meet their loved ones – perhaps seeing both parents at once or both grandparents at once.
“For many people I know this will be a long awaited and joyful moment,” confirmed the Prime Minister.
Mr Johnson then warned that and there be any kind of spike in the numbers he would not refrain from returning the restrictions back to the previous levels.
