Primary school class sizes should be limited to 15 pupils, desks should be spaced as far apart as possible and outdoor space should be utilised, the government’s new guidance says.

People should aim to wear face coverings in enclosed spaces where social distancing is not always possible, including on public transport and in shops, the government has said.

A mother, working as a ticket collector, has died of COVID-19 after being spat at by a man claiming to have the illness.

The chancellor is expected to extend the government’s furlough scheme – currently paying 6.5 million laid off workers 80% of their earnings – from June to September.

Britons are now being advised to wear face masks on public transport and in some shops where social distancing is not possible.

Boris Johnson says he is taking “the first careful steps” in easing the coronavirus lockdown – with people in England allowed to spend more leisure time outside from Wednesday.

The prime minister’s suggestion that some children could start returning to schools in England from 1 June has been described as “reckless” by the largest teaching union.

Boris Johnson’s sombre tone reflects the fearful, uncertain mood of the nation.

Boris Johnson’s address to the nation raised “more questions than answers”, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has told Sky News.

Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing has warned the hospitality industry is in danger of collapsing unless it receives more help from the government.