Wales to move to ‘stay local’ rules from Saturday

Hairdressers and barbers can reopen for appointments from Monday, the same day that all primary pupils and those in qualifications years can return to schools

Existing ‘stay-at-home’ restrictions will be lifted in Wales from Saturday (Ben Birchall/PA)

Wales will move to a “stay local” requirement for at least the next three weeks as the country eases some of its coronavirus restrictions, First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce on Friday.

The current 'stay-at-home' restrictions will be lifted from Saturday and are expected to allow people from rural areas to travel greater distances than those who live in urban towns and cities.