A rundown of what was supposed to lift under the third step on the government's road map out of coronavirus lockdown, and the likely outcome.
Planned: No restrictions on leaving home, including dropping the "four reasons" for going out and the 5km limit.
The 5km limit to be removed or expanded, possibly to 20km. Reasons for leaving home expected to be relaxed.Planned: Visitors to homes. Creation of household bubbles, allowing up to five visitors from that household at a time. Unlikely. There is concern about indoor gatherings where people may not wear masks or observe social distancing.Wider retail unlikely to reopen. Hairdressing, beauty may be allowed with mask wearing.Likely to remain takeaway and delivery only.Planned: Sport for under 18s, non-contact sport for adults, outdoor skateparks reopen, outdoor fitness for 10 people.Planned: Weddings for up to 10 people.Planned: Outdoor religious gatherings for up to 10 people plus a faith leader.
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