Alok Sharma
Alok Sharma also says the two-metre rule on social distancing is "under review" – but would only be cut "when it is safe to do so".
Business secretary Alok Sharma chairs the daily coronavirus conference from Downing Street. He is expected to answer questions surrounding reopening of non-essential shops from June 15.
Minister had returned home to self-isolate on Wednesday after beginning to feel unwell in the House of Commons chamber.
The business secretary, who fell ill on Wednesday, held a 45-minute meeting with the prime minister and chancellor.
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Business secretary Alok Sharma leads the daily coronavirus briefing following the chancellor’s announcement earlier today that the furlough scheme will be extended to the end of October. He will be joined by NHS England’s medical director Professor Stephen Powis and HSE’s chief executive Sarah Albon.
Announcement comes amid warnings the UK could have the highest death rate in Europe.