Prime Minister determined restrictions will end on 19 July

The government has announced a 4-week pause at Step 3 in the roadmap out of lockdown.
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The government has announced a 4-week pause at Step 3. Step 3 restrictions remain in place, and you should follow the guidance on this page, which explains what you can and cannot do.

It is expected that England will move to Step 4 on 19 July, though the data will be reviewed after 2 weeks in case the risks have reduced. The government will continue to monitor the data and the move to Step 4 will be confirmed one week in advance.

However, some restrictions will change on 21 June.

From 21 June, there will be changes to the rules on:

  • weddings and civil partnership ceremonies and wedding receptions or civil partnership celebrations
  • commemorative events following a death such as a wake, stone setting or ash scattering
  • large events pilots
  • care home visits
  • domestic residential visits for children

Full advice and guidance

Visit the Government website for a comprehensive list of restrictions and the most up-to-date information on the plan to end lockdown.

(COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do