Exact date shops like Primark, New Look, Zara, M&S and IKEA can reopen in lockdown

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direct to your inboxPrime Minister Boris Johnson has named the official date when non-essential shops can reopen in England.Today, the PM laid out the government's official roadmap out of lockdown, and confirmed dates when gyms, hairdressers, bars and restaurants can reopen.Now Boris has outlined when non-essential shops are planned reopen.Non-essential shops fall under step 2 of the roadmap, meaning they'll reopen on April 12 at the earliest.Also falling under step two are hairdressers, nail salons and public buildings.The news means that popular shops like Primark, New Look, M&S and Dunelm will all be permitted to reopen to shoppers - given there are no delays.Non-essential shops in England were forced to close on January 6 this year, as.