Government confirms further easing of Covid-19 restrictions

The UK government has confirmed the planned further easing of Covid-19 restrictions (Step 3 of the Roadmap out of lockdown) will go ahead on Monday 17 May 2021. 

From the 17 May, the majority of the indoor and remaining outdoor economy can reopen, and gathering limits will increase indoors and outdoors. Guidance for close contact between friends and family will be updated, with people exercising their own personal judgement in line with the risks.

• How will the rules change on 17 May?
• Read the full government press release published on 10 May 2021