Coronavirus: N.Ireland lockdown eased more than rest of UK - BBC News

Northern Ireland has decided to relax its lockdown more than any other part of the UK, despite previously having stricter rules to control coronavirus. Up to six people will now be able to meet outdoors in Northern Ireland. Drive in church services and cinemas will also be allowed .

The government in Scotland has made clear that restrictions there will not be eased for some time yet..

In England the government has said it wants many primary school children to return to their classes at the beginning of June. But the details of how that would work are still unclear and many teachers and parents oppose the move.

Research from the Institute for Fiscal studies has found that children from less well-off households are spending far less time on educational activities while at home during lockdown.

Fiona Bruce presents BBC News at Ten reports from Ireland Correspondent Emma Vardy, Scotland Editor Sarah Smith and Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.

[patchy]

The only reason they did well is because the Republic of Ireland did all the right things

[joannekelly]

Belfast will be empty until primark reopens.

[hardtrailrider]

The reporter really looks like she's on a green screen and not live from Belfast 😅

[daragholoughlin]

I am so proud of the way the rep of ireland government have handled this credit when credit is due

[DJMLE]

Thats thanks to republic of ireland shutting down early

[gpower]

The republic's 5km rule is stupid. That's what you get when you have a doctor in charge. I can go 5km into Galway but can't go across the city. Whatever germs are there can be brought into the city by someone living across town. Northern Ireland seems far more sensible.

[Blackfyre]

As if Arlene foster has ever taken the advice of scientists in her entire life

[stevenmcgowan]

Great to see Northern Ireland is all safe again and I am very pleased to see Belfast coming back to life.

[seanbicard]

North and south we are 1. Protestant or Catholic. This is our island so I speak as 1, cause most of us see. I think doesn't happen in England. I'm not in Scotland or Wales because it's too close. But they got the sea to block it. I really think this is a horrendous act.Protestant here long enough, or Catholic I think you might agree with me. When I go to your house does the old divisions matter.

[davidbradford]

You can do this however you must not do this and when you do this wear a mask.And by the time Scotland is aloud out to play summer will be over.Sturgeon is loving it.

[chriswhitty]

Thats lovely. But can we trust the government? I reckon we need a revolution.

[seanspawn]

Why is there no advice on wearing masks. Nobody should be allowed into a shop or on a bus etc. without a mask.

[CD-xfqb]

How well mannered is our Garda force. Like a proud mama 😊

[HAPPINESS]

Good morning world🇯🇵 I hope people who read this will have good day from japanese YouTuber

[JK_JK_JK_JK]

1:41 Two sign language interpreters?!?! 🤔

[birrysund]

Oh come on Arlene, let's have another drink ! 🍺🍻🥂🥃🍾🍷🍹🍸

[CaptinUnderpants]

Lockdown shouldn’t end because you’re just bored.

[-GameHacKeR-]

This is really bad for Northern Ireland -.-

[randoom]

How a parent, has NO IDEA what her dyslexic child needs OR what works FOR HIM?!! Honestly, how little involved...

[Kraken]

Hahaha, changed their tune just like wee Jimmy Krankie....strange that. 🤔