UK PM Johnson: People will no longer be instructed to work from home

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is delivering his remarks on the updated coronavirus restrictions.

Key quotes

"If we cannot reopen our society in the next few weeks, then we must ask ourselves when will we be able to return to normal?"

"Will speed up the vaccine rollout, the dosing interval for those aged under 40 will be reduced to 8 weeks from 12 weeks."

"There will be no limits on how many people can meet socially, or where they can meet."

"Regulations mandating facemasks will be lifted."

"People will no longer be instructed to work from home."

"Education secretary will announce plans to remove school bubbles."

Market reaction

The GBP/USD pair is edging slightly higher during the American trading hours and was last seen gaining 0.23% on the day at 1.3853.