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SUMMER OF REUNIONS

When can I meet family and friends indoors and will overnight stays be allowed in the UK?

AS THE next stage of the roadmap out of the UK's Covid lockdown begins tomorrow, Brits will be able to enjoy a number of freedoms.

Last week Boris Johnson revealed the new  Covid lockdown changes, including meeting family indoors and overnight stays.

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The government has eased lockdown restrictions in the UK
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The government has eased lockdown restrictions in the UKCredit: Shutterstock

When can I see family and friends indoors?

The last relaxation of rules in April gave the thumbs up to pubs and restaurants opening up - but only for service outside.

But from next week they will be able to fling their doors back open and welcome customers back inside.

Venues will be allowed to provide table service only, with the rule of six in place for indoors diners and drinkers.

When can I go round to my friend’s house?

For the first time this year, people from different households will be allowed to mix indoors from Monday, May 17, 2021.

The Prime minister warned Brits must "carry out caution and use their common sense".

On May 17, people will finally be able to meet their loved ones inside their homes again - as long as they follow the Rule of Six.

As first revealed by The Sun people have been told they can finally hug their close friends and family again - but social distancing rules will be expected to stay for strangers.

Different households will be allowed to meet indoors from May 17
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Different households will be allowed to meet indoors from May 17Credit: Getty - Contributor

When will overnight stays be allowed?

From May, 17, people will finally be able to meet their loved ones inside their homes again.

It means groups of six or fewer - or two households - will be allowed to meet indoors.

Domestic overnight stays have also been given the thumbs up from this date - but people should still social distance themselves from people they don't live with.

Al fresco dining and drinking was back up and running from April 12
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Al fresco dining and drinking was back up and running from April 12Credit: PA:Press Association
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