The number of guests at weddings and wakes will no longer be limited to 30
But venues will have to adhere to social distancing and hosts will have to do a risk assessment
Table service will be required – with six people per table – and no indoor dance floors allowed
Care home residents will no-longer have to isolate for 14 days after returning from visits outside. Exceptions will include high-risk trips such as overnight hospital stays
The delay means limits remain on how many people can meet, with groups of up to 30 allowed to meet outdoors and up to six people or two households allowed indoors.
However, 15 coronavirus pilot events will continue as planned, including some upcoming Euro 2020 games, Wimbledon and arts and music performances. Attendees will have to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test.
Capacity limits will continue at other venues and nightclubs will stay closed.
Advice to work from home where possible will remain in place.
The extension of restrictions will be put to a Commons vote, which could trigger a sizeable Conservative backbench rebellion, with a debate expected on Wednesday.
