Coronavirus: Matt Hancock ‘hopes’ 2m rule could be diminished this week

The well being secretary says he “very a lot hopes” the 2m social distancing rule in England might be diminished to 1m this week with “mitigations”.

Matt Hancock mentioned measures might be put in place so folks might be nearer with out a greater threat of transmission.

Labour mentioned it could assist the change to 1m “below sure circumstances”.

Mr Hancock confirmed new easing of lockdown measures could be introduced within the coming days, together with whether or not pubs and eating places can re-open on four July.