The reopening of pubs indoors last month has been hampered by the continuation of Government restrictions, particularly social distancing, which has resulted in a 20% slump in trade compared with pre-lockdown levels.
School leaders have swung into action following the approval of the use of the Pfizer vaccine in those aged 12-15, calling on the Government to vaccinate schoolchildren before the start of the summer holidays.
Senior Government advisors have suggested that guidelines on social distancing, mask-wearing and working from home could all stay in place beyond June 21st ("Freedom Day") under a revised roadmap out of lockdown.
Travel to France will be allowed from June 9th, but Brits who aren't fully vaccinated will need a "compelling reason" to visit the country and will be required to quarantine for a week if granted entry.
The U.K. has moved a step closer to vaccinating its children against Covid today, with the medicines regulator having approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine in those aged 12-15.
Most people who are unwilling to be vaccinated against Covid are concerned about side effects and question whether the vaccines have been fully tested, according to a new survey in 15 countries.
SAGE member Sir Jeremy Farrar says lockdowns are "awful" – citing their effects on mental health, education and job opportunities – and that Brits must learn to live with Covid without restrictions.
Restrictions on outdoor gatherings will be relaxed in Wales from Monday, but indoor events have been left on hold due to concerns about the Indian Covid variant.
More than half of all adults in the U.K. have been fully vaccinated against Covid and three quarters have received at least one dose of a vaccine – yet still we wait.
The Government is "open minded" about extending the furlough scheme, according to Michael Gove. Gove says that high spending in response to Covid will stay in place to help the country "build back better".
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