Some hospitality venues could reopen as early as July. It means places like pubs, cafes, cinemas and hotels may be able to begin trading 'provided they are safe and enforce social distancing.' The announcement was made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his televised address to the nation on Sunday evening.
He did not clarify which parts of the sector may be able to reopen. He said they would only be able to resume trading if 'the numbers supported it'.
He made the announcement as he outlined plans to introduce a phased easing of social distancing measures. The reopening of parts of the hospitality industry would be represent step three of the road map to easing lockdown restrictions.