UK government wants to see ‘intimate contact’ between people ‘restored’ from May 17

Michael Gove said the UK government is looking to restore ‘intimate contact’ between family and friends from May 17 (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

The British government wants to see “intimate contact” between family and friends “restored”, as it is expected to set out further easing of restrictions in England this week.

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said the British Prime Minister will confirm on Monday the relaxation of rules for the next stage of the road map out of lockdown, which is due to take effect from May 17.