Coronavirus restrictions have eased for millions of people across England, Wales and Scotland today, with hugging, indoor socialising and foreign holidays now allowed.
Under stage three of Boris Johnson’s roadmap for lifting lockdown restrictions, people in England can now meet indoors in homes, pubs and restaurants, although the “rule of six” still applies.
The government is allowing people to choose whether to socially distance with family and friends when they meet up, although ministers have urged people to think carefully about the risks of hugging.
