Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Friends and family who do not live together or are part of a social bubble will be able to hug again from Monday.
Boris Johnson has announced that coronavirus restrictions will relax again from May 17 as England moves to stage three of the roadmap out of lockdown.
Under the new easing indoor social gatherings will now be permitted - but only in groups of up to six people from different households, or larger groups of people from just two households.
And friends and family who do not live together or are part of a bubble can once again hug if they wish. However Mr Johnson urged people to remain cautious about the risks that come with close personal contact such
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