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Good morning from London, it’s Martin Belam here. Here’s a quick recap of what changes in England today:
Non-essential retail, hair and nail salons, and public buildings such as libraries and museums can reopen. Most outdoor venues can open, including pubs and restaurants, but only for outdoor tables and beer gardens. Customers will have to be seated but there will be no need to have a meal with alcohol.
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That’s it from me, Helen Sullivan, for today.
Happy lockdown easing day to our readers in England. I hope you made as good use of your time at home as this girl:
How did she manage to make the cats to sit on the chairs like that LOOOL https://t.co/bivxyAVeC3
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