The Cabinet will meet today to consider a proposal which would end almost all Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October. Today's meeting will consider a plan to sign off on a timetable for the final unwinding of Covid curbs from next Monday including the phased return to the workplace from 20 September.
The Government's Covid Committee has formulated a proposal for today's Cabinet that would effectively bring the curtain down on restrictions on 22 October.
This is contingent on Covid cases remaining manageable and 90% of adults being fully vaccinated. Masks are still likely to be required in the health and retail sectors and on public transport.