The government could relax the guideline requiring people to stay two metres apart to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as the advice has "never had much of an evidence base".
According to reports, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) has been asked to review the rule and consider the evidence.
Under UK guidelines, Brits have been advised to stay two metres apart from others despite the World Health Organisation advising just one metre.
The Daily Telegraph reports easing the rule could mean businesses and school may reopen. The outlet claims that the social distancing rule is now a topic of "live discussion" as ministers map out a plan to ease lockdown restrictions.