The first step in easing England's third national lockdown begins on Monday, as Boris Johnson's plan to get the economy fully operating by June 21 gets underway.
All schools and colleges in England will start reopening, while childcare and children's supervised activities, such as breakfast and after-school clubs, can resume – allowing parents to return to work.
From Monday, recreation in a public space - such as a park - will be allowed between two people, meaning friends and family be allowed to sit down for a coffee, drink or picnic.
If the data allows it, further restrictions will be lifted on March 29 as the second stage of part one of lifting England's lockdown.
On this date, up to six people from different households or a larger group from two households will be able to meet outside, including in private gardens.
Outdoor sports facilities can also reopen and organised outdoor sports can take place for children and adults.
The government will drop the "Stay at Home" message and will instead encourage people to stay local wherever they can.
Boris Johnson set out the dates for a four-step roadmap to easing the lockdown on February 22 - with the caveat that each step will be determined by Covid-19 data.
When will shops reopen in England?
Non-essential shops fall under step two of the Prime Minister's roadmap, meaning they'll reopen on April 12 at the earliest.
Also falling under step two are hairdressers, beauty bars and public buildings.
The news means that popular shops like Primark, New Look, M&S and Dunelm will all be permitted to reopen given the vaccination rollout is under control.
The only shops that are currently open to business are those which the government considers essential.
This includes supermarkets like Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Iceland, as well as banks, building societies, pharmacies and post offices.
Homeware stores including Home Bargains, B&M and The Range have also been open to the public.
Under Boris’s exit strategy, school sports and family picnics will resume on March 8 when children return to education.
The PM's roadmap outlines four key tests that must be met before new restrictions begin to lift, including infection rates, which scientists have said remain worryingly high.
Six friends - or two households - can meet outside from Easter. Sports such as tennis and basketball will also resume from March 29.
