social distancing rule in England is set to be relaxed. The UK Chancellor strongly signalled the move after he said the Prime Minister's review next week "will make an enormous difference" to businesses.
Boris Johnson is expected to make an announcement about pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels reopening down south from July 4 amid mounting pressure to revive the economy.
Leaders of the hospitality sector and his own MPs are demanding he lessen the two-metre rule, which aims to slow the spread of Covid-19 but places major constraints on businesses.
The result of the PM's review is expected this week but the Chancellor strongly signalled it will allow the Government to ease the measure in England. "The outcome of that review will be.