Boris Johnson Sets Date Of June 21st For Lifting All Covid Social Distancing Rules In England

The British Prime Minister announced the roadmap this afternoon

The roadmap for ending lockdown restrictions also allows for shops, gyms, hair salons and beer gardens to re-open on 12th April - and indoor hospitality five weeks later.

But the UK leader insisted the dates aren't set in stone - and will depend on the vaccine rollout continuing and hospital admissions falling.

The Prime Minister says the plan will be cautious - but should be irreversible: