Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Boris Johnson will hold a televised Downing Street coronavirus briefing later today.
The Prime Minister will provide an update on the pandemic and announce the long-awaited decision on the June 21 lockdown easement.
Reports suggest Mr Johnson will announce that the final lifting of lockdown restrictions will be delayed by four weeks amid the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
However it is currently unclear what, if any, exceptions will apply. The move would mean extending the lockdown roadmap to July 19, with the BBC reporting early on Monday the decision had been signed off by senior ministers.
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