Covid-19: Boris Johnson determined over 19 July and capacity crowds for Wimbledon finals

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Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. We’ll have another update for you this evening.

1. Ministers confident restrictions will end on 19 July

Boris Johnson is “determined” the final coronavirus restrictions will be lifted in England on 19 July, Downing Street says. Some Conservative MPs have expressed concerns over the prospect of further postponements after the prime minister confirmed the date would be pushed back four weeks from 21 June to allow more people to be vaccinated.

2. ‘Signs of recovery’ in jobs market as hospitality reels

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London’s Cuckoo Club ‘facing extinction’ after lockdown easing delay

3. ‘You’re going to have a wedding’

It wasn’t all bad news in the prime minister’s announcement. The 30-guest limit on the number of people allowed at a wedding in England is to be lifted, meaning Rick and Sophia (below) can celebrate with most of their loved ones. Watch how they reacted.

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Watch the moment a young couple find out they can have a full-scale wedding next week

4. Insurers criticised over extent of Covid cover

While some travel insurers boast of offering “Covid cover”, many policies exclude plausible scenarios, such as new lockdowns in the UK or a destination country, says consumer group Which? Having analysed 263 different policies, it found only two gave travellers all-round financial protection. The Association of British Insurers says people should take time to understand the scope of cover because “policies bought after the pandemic was declared are unlikely to cover cancellation due to Covid as it is a known risk”.

5. Capacity crowds for Wimbledon finals

And don’t forget…

The rules around weddings in England have changed. Check what’s allowed wherever you live in the UK.

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