Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 24 Jun 2020

1. Pubs and restaurants to re-open as UK lockdown is eased

Boris Johnson has announced significant changes to England’s lockdown. The prime minister says pubs, restaurants, cinemas and hairdressers will be allowed to re-open from 4 July. The two-metre social-distancing rule will be replaced with a “one-metre plus” rule. Johnson said: “Our great national hibernation is coming to an end”.

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