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BORIS Johnson has relaxed a number of coronavirus lockdown rules, allowing non-essential shops to reopen and single Brits to reunite with their loved ones.

But what do these changes mean for people living in the UK? Below is an extensive list of new lockdown rules.

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 Boris Johnso eased lockdown rules further on June 10
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Boris Johnso eased lockdown rules further on June 10Credit: EPA

What can I do under the new lockdown rules?

Friends and family

In England, households that contain just one person, or one person with any number of kids under the age of 18, are able to create an exclusive ''support bubble'' with one other household.

Single people will have to pick just one household to visit - they won't be able to hop in and out of multiple homes.

However, people who are shielded should not form bubbles with others if they are clinically extremely vulnerable.

Couples who live apart will be able to finally meet up and have sex indoors again - as long as one of them is living alone.

You can already meet groups of up to six people from different households at a time - outside.

You are allowed to spend time in gardens, parks and other private outdoor spaces such as gardens or roof terraces.

But, you must stick to social distancing rules, which means staying two metres (six feet) apart.

Physical contact is a no-no: hugging, kissing or shaking hands must be avoided unless you are one of the single Brits Mr Johnson referred to.

The government says you should not go indoors unless you need the toilet, or are passing through to access the garden.

Also, avoid touching surfaces.

And if you use the loo, wash your hands thoroughly, wipe down surfaces, use paper towels and wash or dispose of them safely after use.

Most importantly, if you are showing coronavirus symptoms, or if you or any of your household are self-isolating, you should stay at home - this is critical to staying safe and saving lives.

England’s deputy chief medical officer, Jenny Harries, emphasised the need for people to remain on their guard.

She said: “This is a really, really critical time."

England’s deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam urged people must not “tear the pants” out of the tweaked guidelines.

 Non-essential shops in England reopend from June 15
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Non-essential shops in England reopend from June 15Credit: PA:Press Association

Transport

Wearing a face covering on public transport is compulsory in England, as the rules changed on 15 June.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "It's a condition of travel, you cannot travel until you're wearing one."

Shops and entertainment

More shops in England reopened on June 15.

All manner of shops from food stores to non-essential businesses selling clothing, shoes and electrical items are now able to reopen, but only if they follow Government guidelines to make them “Covid-secure".

Zoos, safari parks and drive through cinemas are also allowed to operate.

Garden centres and DIY shops reopened at least a month before.

Supermarkets and chemists have remained open throughout lockdown as they were deemed essential.

Places of worship

Places of worship reopen but for private prayer only on June 15.

Dentists

Dental practices reopened their doors on June 8, allowing doctors to see patients, provided strict rules are met.

In the treatment room, dentists must wear full PPE, while social distancing should be observed in the waiting areas.

Receptionists must wear a face mask and have a perspex screen separating themselves and patients.

Patients will likely have their temperature taken during their visit and declare if they have any Covid-19 symptoms or not.

Barbecues

You are allowed to have a barbecue or picnic, but you should not pass each other food or drink unless you live together.

Don't share utensils or crockery either. It's safer to bring your own.

If you are in someone else’s garden, you must not go inside to help the host carry the food out or to help with the washing up.

Schools

Reception, years one and six began going back to school in England on June 1.

Nurseries and other early year providers, including childminders, are also allowed to welcome back kids, according to the government's website.

But these pupils are not expected to return on a full-time basis at this stage, the official guidance adds.

Secondary schools, sixth forms, and further education colleges have begun some face-to-face support with year 10 and 12 pupils.

Work

If you can do your job from home, then you should continue to do so.

But if you can't work from home - for instance, if you're employed in a factory - then it's fine to go into work as long as social distancing is maintained, says No10.

If you need to work in someone else's home, for instance, if you're a plumber or a childminder, it's also fine for you to return.

You must follow hygiene and social distancing rules, however.

Work should not be carried out in the home of someone who is shielding.

You should also try to avoid taking public transport to work if possible - the best thing to do is cycle or walk if you can.

 Dentists will now have to wear full PPE to adhere to new rules amid their reopening
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Dentists will now have to wear full PPE to adhere to new rules amid their reopeningCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Outside exercise

"You can travel to outdoor open space irrespective of distance, as long as you can return the same night and do not put others at risk," says the government.

Unfortunately, not all councils have reopened public toilets.

There were no rule changes to the amount of outside exercise you can do.

That means you're allowed to go outside for unlimited walks, runs and workouts daily.

But you still need to follow social distancing rules.

Clinically extremely vulnerable

People who are clinically extremely vulnerable are able to leave their homes.

Those that have been shielding are at a higher risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus - for example those who are organ transplant recipients or have severe respiratory conditions.

The government says the 2.2million in this category are "strongly advised to stay at home as much as possible and keep visits outside to a minimum, for instance once per day".

Those who have been shielding "remain vulnerable and should continue to take precautions but can now leave their home if they wish, as long as they are able to maintain strict social distancing", the updated guidance adds.

What can't I do with the new lockdown rules?

Haircuts

For those fed up with colouring their hair, and trimming their locks, you'll need to continue doing so, as salons remain closed at this stage.

Gyms

There are still no plans to reopen gyms yet, although Brits are allowed unlimited outside exercise.

Pubs

Pub gardens could reopen on June 22 in a bid to help save 3.5million hospitality jobs at risk.

The beer gardens would have to adhere to social-distancing plans, including ordering drinks via an app.

An initial timescale suggested July, but the PM suggested experts are close to a solution to halting the coronavirus spread in bars, which would bring the reopening date forward.

The same goes for restaurants - although the majority of eateries have remained open for takeaway during lockdown or have already opened.

Holidays

The Foreign Office's advice is still to refrain from all but essential travel - including in and out of the UK.

A 14-day quarantine period for people arriving into the UK has been implemented from June 8.

Several resorts across Europe, including in Greece and Spain have reopened - but Brits are banned from visiting for a period of time.

The Sun's travel editor, Lisa Minot, has answered FAQs about summer hols.

You also should not travel from England to Wales or Scotland for a holiday.

Weddings

Weddings still can’t go ahead.

You cannot gather in sufficient numbers indoors to enable a wedding ceremony.

Places of worship

As of June 15, worshippers will be able to pray in a church, mosque, synagogue, temple or other places of worship. 

The rules state the opening of religious places will be for private prayer only.

A date for when services can resume has not yet been decided.

 Some of the lockdown measures are gradually being lifted across the UK
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Some of the lockdown measures are gradually being lifted across the UKCredit: London News Pictures

Why are the rules different in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

Leaders of the devolved nations are handling lockdown slightly differently to the PM, although all four governments have stressed the lockdown across the UK will be lifted together.

Since May 29, people in Scotland have been allowed to meet in groups of eight, outdoors in parks or gardens, but these gatherings can only include members of two separate households.

There have been no changes to rules for people who are shielding.

In Wales, people from two households could meet outdoors, as long as they do not travel more than five miles and observe social distancing with restrictions only eased on June 1.

People who have been shielding in Wales will also be able to exercise outdoors and meet people from another household, but must not go into another house or share food.

In Northern Ireland, socially distanced meetups are allowed in groups of four to six.

The Welsh government is holding off reopening schools until June 29 - unlike England's June 1 return.

In Wales you shouldn't go to the beach, whereas in England this is allowed.

And in Northern Ireland, schools are hoping for a phased return in September.

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