\nBritain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.<\/p>\n

Johnson also set out a timetable for businesses as part of moves to ease the coronavirus (COVID_19) lockdown.<\/p>\n

He told a news conference that from June 1, outdoor markets and care showrooms could be reopened as soon as they are able to meet the COVID-19 secure guidelines.<\/p>\n

All other non-essential retail could reopen from June 15 if the government\u2019s tests are met.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are careful but deliberate steps on the road to rebuilding our country,\u2019\u2019 Johnson said. (Reuters\/NAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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