British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a loosening of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown rules but is facing a rebellion from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland over supposed mixed messaging on the changes.
Key points:
- Social-distancing rules will stay in place, but people will be allowed to spend time outdoors for leisure activities and drive to other destinations
- The UK’s ‘Stay at Home’ slogan has been changed to ‘Stay Alert’
- The governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are still urging people to stay home
From Wednesday, people in England will be allowed to spend as much time as they want o