the two metre social distancing rule in Scotland to help more businesses reopen. Boris Johnson is expected to announce tomorrow a reduction of the the limit in England – paving the way for pubs, restaurants and hairdressers south of the Border to reopen on July 4.
The Prime Minister will hold meetings with senior ministers and experts in Downing Street today before updating the Commons on Tuesday.But any changes in social distancing announced by Johnson will only apply in England.
The Scottish Government is already reviewing its own scientific advice on the issue but has not offered any date on when changes may take place.A majority of pubs in Scotland have warned they would have to remain closed if they are forced to keep customers two.