Schools may drop two metre rule
Boris Johnson has hinted that the two-metre social distancing rule could be reduced in schools, saying: Watch this space.
As Northern Ireland announced plans to reduce social distancing to one metre in schools, the prime minister gave a strong indication that England could follow suit in easing the strict rules.
The government has been under pressure from business groups and Tory MPs to scrap the two metre rule amid fears that sectors such as hospitality will be decimated by the rules.
Teaching unions also warn that schools will be unable to reopen fully under the current social distancing guidance due to shortages of classroom space and staff.
Speaking during a school visit in Hertfordshire on Friday, Mr Johnson said: Of course, on the social distancing measures,...