Thread by @Jess_Sargeant

Today, the prime minister announced a major relaxation of lockdown restrictions in England to begin on 4 July, but in case you need reminding Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland make their own rules.

So what can and can't you do in each part of the UK, and when?

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How many people can I meet outdoors? 👭👬
England - Up to 6 people from different households
Scotland - 3 households, max 8 people
Wales - 2 households, no max
NI - up to 10 people from different households

How many people can I meet indoors? 🏠
England - Only those in your social bubble, from 4 July, 2 households, no max
Scotland - Only those in your social bubble
Wales - Only those in your household
NI - From today up to 6 from different households

Can I go shopping? 🛍️
England - Yes
Scotland - Not until 29 June
Wales - Yes
NI - Yes

When can I get my hair cut? 💇‍♀️
England - 4 July
Scotland - No date yet
Wales - 13 July, by appointment only
NI - 6 July

When can I go to the pub? 🍻
England - 4 July
Scotland - From 15 July (provisionally)
Wales - No date yet
NI - 3 July

When can I book a holiday home for? 🏡😎
England - From 4 July
Scotland - From 15 July (provisionally)
Wales - From 13 July
Northern Ireland - From 26 June, or 3 July for hotels

How far away do we need to stay from each other? 📏
England - 2m for now, 1m from 4 July
Scotland - 2m
Wales - 2m
NI - 2m for adults, 1m for children in schools

Full answers to these questions and many more in our updated explainer on lockdown rules in each part of the UK instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainers/cor…