Some employees who cannot work from home are being encouraged to return to work
Two people from different households can meet in outdoor settings as long as they stay more than 2m apart
There is no limit to the amount of exercise allowed
Activities such as golf, angling and tennis are permitted, but only alone or with one other person
Restrictions have also been lifted on how far people can travel to get to the countryside, national parks and beaches in England
But people are warned to respect local communities and avoid hotspots or busy areas
Updates on Wednesday 13 May
James Law
BBC News
Our live updates from across England are coming to an end for the day.
Thank you for joining us as we brought you a flavour of what life has been like across the country on the first day since lockdown regulations were slightly loosened.
We will be back from 07:30 BST on Thursday with the latest coronavirus news.
Football fan Callie will not be able to see her mum on her 11th birthday as she is working on coronavirus hospital wards.
So as a surprise Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian sent her a special message for her bravery over the past two months.
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A family of 14 has said life under lockdown has been "calmer and more sedate than normal everyday life".
The Shaw family live in a Victorian semi-detached house in Mapperley, Nottingham, with mum Stacy and dad Tom joined by 12 of their children.
Image source, Tom ShawMr Shaw said while food shopping had become more difficult, the absence of a morning school run had led to a quieter start to the day.
"It's been different, but probably not in the way everyone imagines," he said, adding they were all "coping well" under the circumstances.
Image source, Andrew Parsons/10 Downing Street/PA MediaEngland's deputy chief medical officer says allowing families to mix is an "important public health issue" - but added it is "complicated" to make the rules fair.
Speaking at the No 10 briefing earlier, Dr Jenny Harries said if two large families wanted to meet "you end up effectively with quite a large gathering".
It comes as the UK government's begun to ease some lockdown measures in England.
Read more here
Image source, tim jonesA singing police officer who's been raising spirits during lockdown, says the response to his videos has been "overwhelming".
More than four million people have watched Tim Jones perform a song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, while dressed in his police uniform.
He now has 118,000 social media followers around the world through his regular live shows broadcast from home.
"It is all about positivity and I have had so many nice messages," he said.
From Jailhouse Rock to A Little Less Conversation, one Elvis impersonator has been doing his best to keep his neighbours entertained during lockdown.
Tony Skingle, from Scarborough, has been donning his full gear and heading out onto his lawn on Saturday evenings to deliver a string of hits in a socially-distanced way.
Tony says he's received thousands of comments on social media from around the world and says he just likes to "make people happy".
A union has called for the closure and deep cleaning of a fashion retailer's warehouse after reports workers had tested positive for Covid-19.
The GMB union has written to the co-founder of ASOS with concerns about its depot at Little Houghton, near Barnsley.
The union claimed safety measure were "insufficient and do not provide protection to workers".
ASOS said the "allegations are false" and the firm was following guidelines.
An open water venue is among the first to welcome back swimmers since lockdown measures were introduced in March.
Indoor pools and leisure centres across the UK remain closed.
Image source, Dan MooreDosthill Quarry in Tamworth said it had brought in measures to make sure swimmers could keep social distancing both in and out of the water.
"We're limiting the numbers that come to the quarry, they are required to register online and reserve a place for a one-hour slot," said Ian Forster.
Pete Cooper
BBC News
Today fast food chain McDonalds re-opened 15 of its restaurants for delivery, with the majority in London and the East.
Restaurants remain closed to customers, who have to order using a takeaway delivery app.
This was the queue of delivery drivers at the Chaul End Lane restaurant in Luton earlier today.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe burger chain said it aimed to open all its drive-through sites by early June. Meanwhile rival Burger King is aiming to offer delivery and drive -though at sites by 30 June.
A group of sewers are creating scrubs for the NHS with a message of thanks inside.
Sarah Featherstone, from Sheffield, enlisted more than 20 friends after she saw an appeal for hospital scrubs.
Within some of the scrubs, they have embroidered special 'thank you' labels to show their appreciation.
She said: "I felt a bit helpless and I figured this was a good way to help out."
BBC Radio Lincolnshire reporter Scott Dalton has been to the beach in Skegness to see how many people were out and about after the government's easing of lockdown restrictions.
He said it remained very quiet, though he spoke to a family who had driven two hours from Sheffield - within the new regulations - for a "change of scenery".
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Image source, Henry Nicholls / ReutersSince the UK went into lockdown, there have been reduced services on trains, buses and planes, and the government has advised against all but essential travel.
Now, with restrictions being eased in England, more people are being encouraged back to work. The government says they should avoid public transport and walk, cycle or drive instead.
But if they can't, what are the risks of taking the bus or train?
Marks & Spencer is to reopen 49 of its cafes across the UK from Thursday, the High Street retailer has said.
It took the decision to reopen for takeaway customers after operating social distancing and putting extra hygiene measures in its stores.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe retailer joins other chains reopening for takeaway customers.
Pret A Manger and Caffe Nero are reopening sites, while fast food chains McDonalds and Burger King are opening up drive-through outlets.
Fraudsters have developed a "worrying" scam based on the government's coronavirus contact tracing app, officials have warned.
The smartphone app is being trialled on the Isle of Wight and is expected to be rolled out nationwide.
Image source, CTSIPeople across Britain have received scam texts purportedly generated by the app, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) said.
The message links to a bogus website which asks for personal details.
The daily briefing from the government is currently taking place.
It is being led by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick and you can watch coverage and see the latest updates here.
England's property market has been released from some elements of the lockdown.
Many in the housing sector anticipate a surge in moving from pent-up demand. However, strict guidelines are still in place covering every aspect of buying, selling, and renting.
Image source, Getty ImagesHow will socially distanced property viewings work? Can my landlord evict me now? Can I move in with someone new? What will this mean for house prices?
We answer some frequently asked questions.
Oli Constable
BBC Yorkshire Live
A golfer says practising shots in his living room helped for his first game back playing after the government eased some coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Image source, Pannal Golf ClubBruce Allison, 73, from Harrogate teed off at 07:40 this morning - making him one of the first golfers back on the course since the government allowed some sports to resume under social distancing rules to keep players safe.
Mr Allison said his club, in Pannal, organised a charity draw to find out who had the privilege of being one of the first to tee off.
He said: "It was wonderful. For members it was terrific and great to be back on the course.
"We have distance markings around the tee and you have to turn up five minutes before your tee time for when you've booked.
"You don't touch the pin and clearly you can't shake hands with your partner after the game,” he added.
Image source, ReutersSome people in England unable to work from home are returning from their workplaces this afternoon, as the government begins easing some lockdown measures.
However, despite the government urging people to avoid public transport if possible some commuters said trains and buses were still too busy to observe social distancing rules.
Read more on this here.
Fewer cars on the roads and people roaming the streets means there has been a greater variety of wildlife in our communities, as shown by this clip of a red kite near Milton Keynes.
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The grass in parks around Birmingham is being cut in 2m strips to help people keep a safe distance between each other.
Birmingham City Council said it was expecting a "significant increase in visits" to its 591 parks and other green spaces and saw this as a simple visual guide.
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilThe council said the grass had been left uncut during lockdown, so there should be "a notable difference" where it has been cut into the channels.