Although Boris Johnson is yet to announce changes to the lockdown strategy, it is known that schools will be returning on March 8, and some significant changes to socialising are earmarked for the end of March.
It is thought that the rule of six will return from March 29, and socialising with those outside your household will be allowed again.
Ahead of the announcement this evening, Mr Johnson said: “Today I’ll be setting out a roadmap to bring us out of lockdown cautiously.
“Our priority has always been getting children back into school which we know is crucial for their education as well as their mental and physical wellbeing, and we will also be prioritising ways for people to reunite with loved ones safely.