Every lockdown rule that will change in May: Can I go on holiday and do I need a vaccine passport?

Beer gardens, barbers and salons reopened on April 12 with organised outdoor sport and non-essential shops also returning.

Sheffield has taken full advantage of the restrictions easing with beer gardens packed and the shoppers returning to the Moor and Meadowhall in their droves.

People aged 44 and over have now been invited to book their Covid vaccine with everyone aged 50 and under urged to take up the offer so the UK can ‘continue on the path back to normality’.

What is happening in Scotland and Wales?

The push for people to take up jab offers comes as restrictions ease in Wales and Scotland, and as Britain sends more than 600 pieces of urgently-needed medical equipment to India following a devastating surge in coronavirus cases.

In Wales, Monday will see pubs, restaurants, cafes and other hospitality businesses allowed to offer outdoor service again.

Organised outdoor activities will also be permitted for up to 30 people from Monday as well as outdoor wedding receptions for the same number, while outdoor visitor attractions can open.

It comes after other restrictions were eased on Saturday, allowing any six people to meet up outdoors.

In Scotland, cafes, restaurants and beer gardens can open from Monday, along with non-essential shops, gyms, swimming pools, libraries and museums.

Hospitality will need to close at 8pm indoors, with alcohol only allowed to be served outside.

People will be able to meet others for a meal or drink, with up to six people from two households allowed to socialise indoors in a public place.

What will change next in England?

The next key date for England is May 17. From no earlier than then, most social contact rules outside will be lifted – although gatherings of more than 30 will remain illegal.

Indoors, the rule of six or two households will apply although the Government has said it will keep under review whether it is safe to increase this.

Indoor hospitality, entertainment venues such as cinemas and soft play areas, the rest of the accommodation sector, and indoor adult group sports and exercise classes will also reopen.

Limited crowds will also be allowed at sporting events.

Can we go on holiday?

Foreign holidays could be permitted for people living in England from May 17 under the road map for easing pandemic restrictions.

The Government confirmed this week that coronavirus passports will be available “as soon as possible”.

When will all restrictions be lifted?

All remaining restrictions on social contact could be lifted from June 21, allowing for larger events to go ahead and nightclubs to reopen.