Coronavirus LIVE: full list of new rules as government gives more clarification on plans to 'ease' lockdown

The Prime Minister is to face MPs today (May 11), when he will attempt to offer more clarity on the government’s ‘roadmap’ to easing the coronavirus lockdown.
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Boris Johnson has been criticised for being unclear in his public address last night, where he informed the UK that those “who can’t work from home should be actively encouraged to go to work”, and that from Wednesday people would be able to exercise more than their previously allotted once a day.

The Prime Minister also said that social distancing rules should still be adhered to, and that people should ‘stay alert’ to help keep the infection rate of the virus down.

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Amid widespread calls for clarity, Johnson will today provide more detailed plans to gradually ease the coronavirus lockdown when the Government publishes its official guidance.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson records a televised message to the nation released on May 10, 2020 in London, England. The Prime Minister announced the next stage in easing lockdown measures intended to curb the spread of Covid-19. (Photo by No 10 Downing Street via Getty Images)Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson records a televised message to the nation released on May 10, 2020 in London, England. The Prime Minister announced the next stage in easing lockdown measures intended to curb the spread of Covid-19. (Photo by No 10 Downing Street via Getty Images)
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson records a televised message to the nation released on May 10, 2020 in London, England. The Prime Minister announced the next stage in easing lockdown measures intended to curb the spread of Covid-19. (Photo by No 10 Downing Street via Getty Images)

He will give the first outline of his ‘sketch of a road map’ for reopening society and the economy when he addresses MPs in the Commons today.

He is also expected to give more information on a Covid-19 alert system, guidance on use of face coverings and the return of professional football.

In his speech yesterday evening, Johnson also said that schools could reopen in phases from as early as June 1 if the infection rate could be kept down.

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Government officials are now allowing sunbathing in parks as long as people from different households remain at least two metres apart.

Follow our live blog for updates as the Prime Minister clarifies the new rules.