Topline
People across England turned out to pubs and restaurants in droves Monday as many non-essential businesses were permitted to reopen for the first time in months as England gradually lifts its strict coronavirus lockdown.
People celebrate being out for the evening in London's Soho.
Key Facts
As England entered the second stage of its coronavirus reopening plan, non-essential businesses like retail stores, salons, outdoor dining, gyms, spas and theme parks welcomed customers for the first time since country’s third lockdown was ordered in January.
The government’s third stage, slated to go into effect no later earlier than May 17, will allow even more entertainment venues in England to reopen, like museums, theatres, hotels, and permit exercise classes and international travel is permitted to resume.
The lockdown rollbacks are scheduled pending the England’s vaccination rate, hospital admissions and coronavirus infection and death figures.
People enjoy the attractions at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, as England takes another step back ... [+]
Crowds of people flocked to the outdoor restaurants and pub tables in Soho monday.
People carry shopping bags while others queue to enter a store on Oxford Street in London on Monday.
A woman moves a display of vinyl records outside a store as it re-opens in London's Camden Market.
People get their hair cut at a busy hairdressers in London, set up with protective equipment to ... [+]
Police officers speak to people with alcohol as a dance class takes part in Castlefield Bowl on ... [+]
wo men embrace amongst people drinking outside in Soho, London, home to many of the city's pubs and ... [+]
People dance in the beer gardens in Falmouth, England.
A man holds up a bottle of champagne from his flat window above bars in Soho.
A woman lights a cigarette outside a pub in Soho on Monday.
A woman reacts to the camera outside G-A-Y bar on Canal Street in Manchester, England.
Customers enjoy drinks at tables outside the bars in Soho.
A man with a dog out in Soho.
Crowds gathered in Soho, where the streets were blocked off to traffic to allow for more outdoor ... [+]
A couple kiss in the street as people start to leave Soho as pubs and restaurants close.
