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Government to announce roadmap out of lockdown this afternoon

UK
  • The biggest event for the UK this week will undoubtably be the government's announcement regarding the roadmap out of lockdown.
  • Cabinet are expected to sign off the decisions this morning with the Prime Minister expected to give a statement to parliament at 15:30GMT (timing approximate) before a press conference is given to the nation at 19:00GMT.
  • According to media reports, this is likely to be accompanied by a "60-page document" emphasising "data not dates".
  • It is looking likely that all school children will return on 8 March. The Telegraph is reporting that from 29 March people will be able to meet outside again if they stick to either a two household rule (with no limits on the size of a household) or the "rule of six" for people from multiple households. This is also seen as the date people will be allowed to leave their local area.
  • According to multiple media reports, pubs and restaurants will be allowed to open for outside service in the next stage (likely April) with non-essential retailers also opening.
  • Then the next steps would be to allow indoor pub/restaurant service and hairdressers to open before staycations are allowed.

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