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Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

What time is Boris Johnson's lockdown statement today – and what will he say?

Ahead of the much-anticipated lockdown easing on May 17, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to make a statement.

In just one week England will most likely be entering "Step three" in the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

This means pubs and restaurants will be able to welcome people indoors, letting family and friends inside and for overnight stays, and the return of foreign travel.

Ministers are holding a meeting this morning to agree the next set of measures, which will also allow for bigger groups to meet outside.

The government has said the latest data suggests easing restrictions further from May 17 is unlikely to risk a resurgence of coronavirus infections.

What time is Boris Johnson's lowdown statement?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a press conference today, May 10 (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The Prime Minister will deliver a press conference from Downing Street on Monday, May 10.

The press conference is expected to take place at 5pm.

You'll be able to watch this on BBC News and Sky News, as well as the BBC iPlayer and the Sky News YouTube channel.

What will Prime Minister Boris Johnson say?

Mr Johnson is expected to confirm that the next step of the government's roadmap out of lockdown can proceed on May 17.

This means groups of up to six people from different households will be able to meet indoors, as well as stay overnight.

It will also mean groups of up to 30 people can meet outdoors.

Brits will also likely be able to visit entertainment venues, such as cinemas, indoors.

Most businesses will be able to open their doors again, apart from the sectors deemed "highest risk", such as night clubs.

Foreign travel is also expected to return from May 17, with the so-called green list already announced.

Lockdown is expected to ease further on May 17 (PA)

Those who are returning from "amber" and "red" countries will be required to quarantine.

Mr Johnson is expected to announce the changes – including what we still can and can't do.

He is also expected to update advice on social distancing between friends and family.

It is believed he may confirm hugging loved ones can return from May 17 for the first time since March 2020.

With more than half of Brits having at least one dose of the vaccine, the PM is expected to say people should use their common sense.

The limit of 30 mourners at funerals will be lifted from May 17, but weddings will be restricted to 30 guests.

Broader social distancing rules, including in pubs and restaurants, will remain in place until at least June 21.

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