What is changing on 1 August in England’s latest easing of the coronavirus lockdown

On 1 August, the latest easing of the coronavirus lockdown will come into force in England. It will have major implications for workers, with a number of different types of businesses finally allowed to reopen, and company bosses, who have been told to consider dropping working from home practices and encouraging staff to return to workplaces. It forms part of the government’s “road map” to return to normality in spring next year – though Downing Street has warned any easing of restrictions can be reversed if there are significant fresh outbreaks of the virus.