England's exit from lockdown reportedly to be delayed by two weeks as Covid cases surge

The British Prime Minister’s target of scrapping all restrictions by June 21 could be delayed by a fortnight, it has been suggested (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

A two-week delay to the planned easing of restrictions in England on June 21 is reportedly being considered after the number of people in the country with Covid-19 rose by 75%.

Multiple reports have also suggested plans to lift restrictions could be scaled down, with social distancing and the wearing of face coverings set to continue amid concerns the Indian variant is fuelling a surge in cases.