Some lockdown restrictions have been lifted today.

From midnight (Friday/Saturday) a number of lockdown measures were eased.

A range of construction and trades are now allowed to return to work, including electricians, roofers, decorators, gardeners, builders, joiners and window cleaners.

But they must either work alone or maintain social distancing and where this is not possible, they must use face coverings.

Tradespeople may work indoors only if they are working alone on an empty property.

Also from today you will be able to meet with friends or family, or exercise with people from other households, so long as this is outdoors and you maintain social distancing.

The advice on social distancing and face coverings has not changed.

The government says social distancing should continue to be important and the public would be asked to carry on wearing face coverings as much as possible.

All restrictions should be lifted on or around February 1 if there are no more community case transmissions before then.