Boris Johnson will set out the route out of lockdown on February 22 after No10 sparked fears the timetable was slipping. Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins said the much-anticipated roadmap for easing restrictions would be made in 10 days time.
Downing Street triggered confusion over the timetable on Thursday, when the Prime Minister's official spokesman would only say the plan would be shared "in the week of February 22." The date is important as it is two weeks before March 8, when Mr Johnson hopes to begin reopening schools.
Parents and teachers have been promised two weeks notice before children return to the classroom. The news sparked concern that the timeline for the return to the classroom could be pushed back.
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