UK Covid: percentage testing positive in England levels off but cases rise in Scotland; R number up slightly – as it happened
Covid cases plateau in England and Northern Ireland but rise in Scotland over the last week; UK’s R number up to 07-0.9. This live blog is now closed – please follow the global coronavirus live blog for latest updates
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Here the latest key developments at a glance:
Retailers in England will be able to stay open until 10pm six days a week when they welcome back customers after months of closures, the government has announced.
PA reports:
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said extended opening hours from Monday to Saturday will help shoppers return to high streets safely when non-essential shops reopen from April 12.
Shops will be able to extend their opening hours from 7am to 10pm to help customers to avoid peak times and ease transport pressures, according to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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