British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to set out his government's roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restrictions in England.
After several weeks of mounting political pressure, the British government's plan to ease out of lockdown restrictions in England will be presented in parliament by Mr Johnson this afternoon.
The first step will be the return to school of all pupils in England in the second week of March. Meeting one other person outdoors will also be permitted from then.
Organised outdoor sports and outdoor meetings in groups of six are planned to return from the end of March. Mr Johnson said decisions on each step will be made on the basis of scientific data on vaccine effectiveness, hospitalisation and infection