Under-fire Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced outdoor markets and car showrooms can reopen next week - with other "non essential" shops to follow a fortnight later.
Speaking at today's Downing Street briefing, he said the first wave of reopenings - where trading can largely be done outside - can happen from June 1.
Shops selling items including clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books, and electronics will then be allowed to reopen on June 15 - if government safety tests are met.
Social distancing measures must remain in place, the PM said. He said: "I want people to be confident they can shop safely provided they follow social distancing rules." However this will be dependent on key tests, including a drop in new infections and