Restrictions across the country begin to ease from Monday, but what are the new rules?Restrictions across the country begin to ease from Monday, but what are the new rules?
Restrictions across the country begin to ease from Monday, but what are the new rules?

IN PICTURES: Every Covid roadmap change from March 29, Scarborough's route out of lockdown

Lockdown rules are changing on Monday March 29.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 26th Mar 2021, 15:30 BST
Updated 26th Mar 2021, 15:32 BST

There will be greater flexibility for families to meet up outside in time for the Easter holidays.

The changes are the second part of the first step of Boris Johnson' s road map out of lockdown, as the Government cautiously begins to reopen the economy.

But what exactly can you do in Leeds from Monday? Here's everything you need to know!

The Prime Minister announced the four-stage plan in the easing of lockdown restrictions to MPs in the House of Commons last month. Mr Johnson made a key number of announcements, including the dates the Government plans non-essential shops, beauty services and hospitality will be able to reopen. He told the Commons “we are able to take these steps because of the resolve of the British people and the extraordinary success of our NHS in vaccinating more than 17.5 million people across the UK.” “We’re setting out on what I hope and believe is a one way road to freedom and this journey is made possible by the pace of the vaccination programme,” the Prime Minister added.

1. The Four Step Route To Freedom

The Prime Minister announced the four-stage plan in the easing of lockdown restrictions to MPs in the House of Commons last month. Mr Johnson made a key number of announcements, including the dates the Government plans non-essential shops, beauty services and hospitality will be able to reopen. He told the Commons “we are able to take these steps because of the resolve of the British people and the extraordinary success of our NHS in vaccinating more than 17.5 million people across the UK.” “We’re setting out on what I hope and believe is a one way road to freedom and this journey is made possible by the pace of the vaccination programme,” the Prime Minister added. Photo: Richard Ponter

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All dates for each stage of the easing of lockdown restrictions are dependent on four tests being met, which are: - The coronavirus vaccine programme continues to go to plan - Evidence shows vaccines are sufficiently reducing the number of people dying with the virus or needing hospital treatment - Infection rates do not risk a surge in hospital admissions - New variants of the virus do not fundamentally change the risk of lifting restrictions

2. The Four Step Route To Freedom

All dates for each stage of the easing of lockdown restrictions are dependent on four tests being met, which are: - The coronavirus vaccine programme continues to go to plan - Evidence shows vaccines are sufficiently reducing the number of people dying with the virus or needing hospital treatment - Infection rates do not risk a surge in hospital admissions - New variants of the virus do not fundamentally change the risk of lifting restrictions Photo: Richard Ponter

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Groups of up to six people, or two households, will be allowed to meet up outside - in time for the Easter holidays. This includes in parks and private gardens. Outdoor sports facilities, such as tennis and basketball courts, will also be allowed to reopen. People can take part in formally organised outdoor sports, including team sports.

3. What Rules Are Changing On Monday March 29?

Groups of up to six people, or two households, will be allowed to meet up outside - in time for the Easter holidays. This includes in parks and private gardens. Outdoor sports facilities, such as tennis and basketball courts, will also be allowed to reopen. People can take part in formally organised outdoor sports, including team sports. Photo: Richard Ponter

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The Stay at Home order will end, meaning that people can leave their homes for recreation or walks further afield. But many lockdown restrictions remain. People should continue to work at home where possible and overseas travel is banned by law.

4. What Rules Are Changing On Monday March 29?

The Stay at Home order will end, meaning that people can leave their homes for recreation or walks further afield. But many lockdown restrictions remain. People should continue to work at home where possible and overseas travel is banned by law. Photo: Richard Ponter

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