How do the UK nations differ over easing lockdown?

The four parts of the UK could now move at ‘different speeds’ in adapting their coronavirus restrictions.

The British Government has spoken of a “four-nations approach” to tackling the coronavirus crisis, where each UK country would ideally follow the same path and timings back to post-lockdown normality.

But there have been signs of tensions between Downing Street and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with warnings over “mixed messages” to the public amid reports Boris Johnson could allow sunbathing and picnics to be permitted in England from as early as Monday.