U.K. to Ease Lockdown Monday But Firms Say Reopening Is Hard

  • Britons to be allowed to sunbathe in parks, take more exercise
  • No major changes expected yet to business operations
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The U.K. is set to ease parts of its nationwide lockdown Monday, with more freedom for people to leave their homes, but companies warned continued social distancing will hurt any economic recovery.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wants to start relaxing some measures next week “if we possibly can,” and will make a full statement on his plans on Sunday.