Johnson setting out cautious approach to easing England’s lockdown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Boris Johnson is to set out a “steady as she goes” plan for easing England’s lockdown, with schools and outdoor activities the first in line for a return.

The British prime minister will tell MPs that all pupils in all years in England can go back to the classroom from March 8, with outdoor after-school sports and activities allowed to restart as well.