Having friends and family over for a barbecue will be allowed in England from next week, the Prime Minister has announced - but only if people stick to social distancing rules.
Today Boris Johnson said outdoor gatherings of up to six people will be permitted - so long as people from different households remain two metres away from each other.
The "limited" easing of lockdown restrictions means hugging, going indoors and staying away from home overnight are still banned.
Speaking at today's daily briefing Mr Johnson said: "It's very, very important that people understand the really limited nature of what we're saying. "We do want people to be able to see their friends and family, we do want people to see two grandparents at once but it's