The UK is looking at easing lockdown restrictions for England from next week. Boris Johnson says serving of alcohol in pubs will be allowed in the next phase of easing. People will also be allowed to meet up in doors for the first time in months. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday gave the green light to cautious hugging and the serving of pints inside pubs after months of strict restrictions as he set out the next phase of coronavirus lockdown easing in England. The reopening will apply to England only, with the semi-autonomous governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales setting out their own rules.

Source: News 24 May 10, 2021 16:30 UTC