These are all the Covid-19 restrictions that are changing across England from today

Across the UK, Covid-19 restrictions are being eased and lifted at different rates - while today marks a slew of changes occurring in England, the same cannot be said for the rest of the country.

This is everything you need to know about the restrictions changing from Monday 12 April, and what is happening in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

How are the restrictions changing in England?

From Monday 12 April, non-essential shops, hairdressers, nail salons, libraries and outdoor hospitality venues like beer gardens will all be allowed to open.

Other outdoor attractions, such as zoos and theme parks, can also reopen, however wider social distancing rules will still apply in order to prevent indoor mixing between different households.

Gyms and swimming pools will also reopen for the use of people on their own or in household groups.

Up to 30 people will be able to attend a funeral, and the number of people able to attend weddings, receptions and commemorative events such as wakes will increase from six to 15.

Outdoor sporting facilities such as tennis and basketball courts will be able to reopen, with organised adult and children’s sports, including grassroots football, also permitted to resume.

Overseas travel remains banned and people are still being asked to work from home where possible.

What are the next steps for England?

From no earlier than 17 May, most social contact rules outdoors will be lifted, although gatherings of more than 30 will remain illegal.

Indoors, the rule of six or two households will still apply, although the Government has said it will keep under review whether it is safe to increase this.

Indoor hospitality, entertainment venues such as cinemas and soft play areas, the rest of the accommodations sector, and indoor adult group sports and exercise classes will also reopen. Limited crowds will also be permitted at sporting events.