Boris Johnson has announced his "roadmap" out of lockdown, which aims to get life in England back to as close to normal as possible by July.
The Prime Minister announced a four step guide to get back on track. All relaxations are conditional based on four tests.
Ministers will assess the success of the vaccine rollout, evidence of vaccine efficacy, new variants and infection rates before proceeding to the next step.
Each step will be in place for at least five weeks before experts asses whether it is safe to proceed to the next one.
Secondary school children will be told to wear face masks in schools corridors and classrooms, the PM said, in the first step, to further reduce any risk of spread.
Pubs and restaurants will be permitted to open outdoors no earlier than April 12, the same date hairdressers will also be allowed to open.
Indoor hospitality will be allowed to open no earlier than May 17.
International travel, which is almost completely banned at the moment, will not return any earlier than May 17.
What lockdown easing will look like:
Step 1 - March 8
All schools to reopen
Outdoor school sports and activities allowed to resume
People allowed outdoors recreationally on a one-plus-one basis
Care home residents permitted one regular visitor and will be able to hold hands
Funerals to allow up to 30 people and weddings will allow 6
March 29
Up to six people from two households allowed in outdoor spaces
Outdoor sports facilities to reopen (eg Tennis, Basketball courts)
Organised adult or children's sports activities can return
Outdoor child and parent groups can return (up to 15 parents)
Step 2 - after five weeks of Step 1, no earlier than April 12
Non-essential retail to open
Outdoor hospitality can reopen
Gyms and indoor leisure open for individual use
Hairdressers and personal care services can reopen
Outdoor attractions such as zoos, drive-thru cinemas and theme parks can reopen.
Driving lessons can reopen
Funeral wakes, weddings and receptions can have up to 15 people
Step 3 - after five weeks of Step 2, no earlier than May 17
Indoor hospitality, with no requirement for a substantial meal to be served alongside alcoholic drinks, and no curfew.
The requirement to order, eat and drink while seated (‘table service’) will remain
30 person limit outdoors - rule of six will apply indoors (subject to conditions)
International travel may be allowed (subject to conditions)
Remaining outdoor entertainment, such as outdoor theatres and cinemas can open
Indoor entertainment, such as museums, cinemas and children’s play area can open
Remaining accommodation, such as hotels, hostels and B&Bs will be allowed to operate
Adult indoor group sports and exercise classes
Some large events, including conferences, theatre and concert performances and sports events
Significant life events allowed up to 30 people
Step 4 - after at least five weeks of Step 3, no earlier than June 21
Remove all legal limits on social contact, allowing people to meet indoors
Nightclubs, theatres allowed to reopen (subject to conditions)
All limits on weddings and other life events removed
