Cut through the noise by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Lockdown is set to end in England with 'freedom day' on July 19.
However the government has issued coronavirus guidance for Step Four of the roadmap, with some measures still in place in a bid to reduce the risk of transmission.
While the legal requirement for face masks will be dropped as restrictions ease, ministers have said they expect coverings to be worn in certain circumstances. READ MORE: How hot it's going to get where you live in Greater Manchester this weekend Prime Minister Boris Johnson said “we expect and recommend” that people continue to wear face coverings in “crowded and enclosed spaces … such as on public transport”.
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