England will progress to step two of the government's roadmap out of lockdown - right on schedule. From April 12, outdoor hospitality spaces like beer gardens and restaurant terraces can reopen, as well as non-essential retail, hairdressers and gyms.
It's a step closer to normality for the nation, and a welcome relief for many hospitality venues here in Greater Manchester, which have been closed since early November.
But while life is creeping back to 'normal', there will be rules in place when pubs and restaurants reopen next week. Under the roadmap, indoor hospitality spaces can't reopen until mid-May, and social contact laws won't be relaxed until June 21 at the very earliest.
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