Boris Johnson is targeting Christmas as the point at which “normality” will return, saying it was his “strong and sincere hope” that much social distancing could end by November.
From August 1 it will be up to individual businesses to decide whether staff could start returning to workplaces, moving away from the current guidance that people should work from home if they can, the Prime Minister said.
Mr Johnson also unveiled sweeping new powers for local authorities to impose local lockdowns by shutting premises and cancelling events. Central Government will also have power to intervene where necessary.
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