UK coronavirus live: lockdown restrictions to be lifted in parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire – as it happened

Restrictions in Bolton, Stockport, Trafford, Burnley and Hyndburn to be eased; UK casesfall back to 1,276; Shapps insistsreturn to office is safe. This live blog is now closed - please follow the global live blogfor latest updatesLockdowns to be eased for over 1m people in north-west EnglandBoris Johnson urged to set out credible back-to-office planGlobal coronavirus updates - live6.48pmBSTThat ’s all from me,Lucy Campbell, for today. Thank you so much for reading along and to everybody who got in touch to share tips and stories. If you would like to continue following the Guardian ’s rolling coverage of the pandemic, head over to the global live blog. Have a lovely weekend.Related:Coronavirus live news: Italy considers evacuating tourists from Sardinia to mainland; 3,829 daily cases in Spain6.09pmBSTThis is from my colleagueJosh HallidayThis is how Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees has been carved up. Basically, if you don't live in the centre of Bradford, Keighley, Halifax, Dewsbury or Batley, you can see your friends and family again *from Wednesday* (not this Bank Holiday weekend)pic.twitter.com/RJHsY3eHcfContinue reading...
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