Boris Johnson is reportedly considering halving the two-metre social-distancing restriction to allow schools in England to reopen fully by September.
The move would also make it much easier for pubs to reopen in July as they will be able to do more business. Labour leader Keir Starmer has fiercely criticised the Government's efforts to get pupils back into class, claiming "mismanagement" was putting at risk both the welfare and education of children.
Now Mr Johnson is looking at following World Health Organisation advice and cutting the distance people should remain apart from two metres to one, according to the Daily Telegraph.
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