england
Boris Johnson said he is wary of the prospect of rising coronavirus infection rates.
Lockdown has pushed people "on the borderlines of deprivation" into further hardship, says England's chief medical officer.
Public Health England has designated the mutation a variant under investigation, rather than a variant of concern.
The comments come after England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said there were still risks to reopening society.
More than 17 million vaccinations have been administered so far in England.
The biggest increase in infections is in Rutland where they have surged by 87%.
Some have already begun the mass testing of students.
Millions living in different parts of country will see each other for first time in months. And international travel could start as early as May 17
Schools will reopen to all pupils on March 8 under Boris Johnson's plan to end lockdown restrictions.
Residents will be able to hold hands with their nominated loved one, but hugging and kissing will be banned.