Business groups have called for detailed advice on what needs to change in the workplace following Boris Johnson's latest address.

The prime minister said those who could not work from home should be "actively encouraged to go to work" in England.

British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says practical questions need to be answered so companies can plan to "restart, rebuild and renew".

This includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

BCC director Adam Marshall said: "Businesses will need to see detailed plans for the phased easing of restrictions, coordinated with all nations across the UK and supported by clear guidance".

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Proposals to release some offenders from prison in England and Wales earlier than planned have been shelved by the UK government.

The change was due before the House of Commons on Tuesday where it faced opposition from a number of Tory MPs.

But a Whitehall source told the BBC it was no longer necessary as the coronavirus outbreak has eased pressure on the prison system with fewer cases going to the courts.

Inmates could still be released under the Covid early release scheme.

People in England should not be tempted to drive across the border into Wales, a Welsh Government minister has warned.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has relaxed exercise rules in England saying people can "drive to other destinations" for a walk.

But Wales' Counsel General Jeremy Miles warned: "Our regulations do not permit people to get in their car and drive to destinations in Wales.

"And that also means people getting in their cars in England."

Mr Miles added police in Wales "absolutely have the power to fine" people for making non-essential journeys and not exercising near their homes.

Continuing lockdown restrictions in Wales could cost the NHS, leader of UKIP in Wales has said.

Neil Hamilton, Member of the Senedd for Mid and West Wales, has called on First Minister Mark Drakeford to ease Covid-19 measures to help the economy.

Mr Hamilton said while the financial cost would be well into the billions, thousands of cancers were being missed every week due to a reduction in GP referrals.

“It is clear we need to spend a lot more money on health in the future, but we will only be able to do that if we have a successful and growing economy," he said.

“Without underestimating the dreadful impact of the coronavirus itself, and the risks, it is vitally important that restrictions are relaxed as quickly as possible so the economy of Wales can get moving ahead again.”

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An easing of restrictions in England could cause "confusion" for people in Wales and put extra strain on 999 resources, a police boss has said.

Last night Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a relaxation to coronavirus rules, including allowing people to drive to exercise, but these do not apply in Wales.

Jeff Cuthbert, the police and crime commissioner for Gwent, said most people had been abiding by social-distancing rules, but Mr Johnson's televised message could cause problems.

"Whilst we are clear what the rules in Wales are certainly in the eyes of the public I'm sure what he has said has muddied the water," he said.

He added: "It has created issues for us - our resources are limited."

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The justice secretary has indicated there may be changes to lockdown rules which has led to weddings being cancelled.

Marriages, baptisms and other ceremonies have been put on hold because of the ban on public gatherings.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4, Robert Buckland said he was giving "anxious consideration" to the effect of the potential changes, urging people to "watch this space, we're working on it".

He added there are some people who really want to get married "because things are happening in their life that means they might not be together for a long time".

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People are "exaggerating" the differences between lockdown rules in England and Wales, a Welsh Tory has said.

Yesterday, Boris Johnson announced changes to coronavirus restrictions, including the easing of exercise restrictions, allowing people to drive somewhere to go for a walk, and allowing people to sunbathe in parks.

But he has been criticised by politicians in Wales, with concern the announcement will create confusion as the measures only apply in England.

Paul Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd, said Mr Johnson's announcement was "clear" and people were "exaggerating these differences".

He told Radio Wales Breakfast with Claire Summers: "Boris Johnson was giving people some hope, some aspiration about when the lockdown could come to an end in England.

"I think the big difference we are now seeing is that Boris Johnson has set out a clear plan. We need to see a clear exit strategy from the Welsh Government now.

"Boris is being clear to the people of Wales."

Wales football managers Ryan Giggs and Jayne Ludlow are helping to reinforce the message of staying home during lockdown.

An intensive care doctor in the worst-hit part of Wales says she is "dreading an influx" of new patients as coronavirus regulations are relaxed.

To date, 251 people with coronavirus have died in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area, the highest figure in Wales.

Dr Ami Jones was working as an Air Ambulance doctor over the bank holiday weekend, and says she saw first hand how many people breached restrictions while drinking at VE Day street parties.

She said that as soon as alcohol was involved, social distancing vanished, with people "crowded around the ambulances".

"I can understand that people want a bit of light relief as it has been a tough seven weeks, but people saw it as an opportunity to bend the rules and I think we will see more cases in the NHS in 10 days' time."

After yesterday's announcement to changes in rules in England by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dr Jones said she was worried the UK government's message had "muddied the rules".

Dr Jones said while people in England could now drive to exercise, they "must not" come to Wales to exercise, as not only could they be bringing the virus with them, if they had an accident they could put strain on local hospitals.

"I don't want to lose another load of young, fit patients, it's heartbreaking," she said.

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South Wales Police officers fined a driver who was caught making a non-essential journey for a second time during lockdown.

On this occasion they were "out for a drive" with friends.

Allowing people in England to drive to different places to exercise sends a "confusing message" to the public, a body representing police officers has said.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has relaxed the exercise rules in England, saying people can “drive to other destinations" for a walk.

But in Wales, people must only exercise locally and only use the car for essential journeys. You can face being fined if you drive to a location.

The announcement has sparked some concerns people living on the border may travel to Welsh beauty spots to exercise.

Steve Treharne, chairman of the South Wales Police Federation, said this would be an "offence" under the Welsh Government rules.

But he said the prime minister's address could lead to more people breaching rules in Wales, making it difficult for the police.

"People will always be able to skirt around the guidance because it was loose," he said.

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Official figures showing Rhondda Cynon Taff has the highest rate of confirmed cases of Covid-19 as a proportion of the population make for "grim" reading, a politician has said.

Public Health Wales figures show the council area has had 1,268 cases of coronavirus, with 28 new cases confirmed in yesterday's figures.

This is the equivalent of 528 cases per 100,000 of the population, the highest rate in Wales.

Member of the Senedd for Pontypridd, Mick Antoniw, told BBC Radio Wales the figures were "grim and deeply worrying" and people had to continue to stay home and abide by social distancing measures.

"I suspect this is because, historically, we have a much older population than other parts of Wales and we have a longer and greater historic ill health in the area. That is now coming to impact on those statistics," he said.

Mr Antoniw said he was concerned the prime minister's announcement last night to changes to restrictions in England, could see people drive into the area to exercise, putting strain on the health service.

"This puts the police in a difficult position," he said.

From today there are modest changes to lockdown rules in Wales.

You can now go outside to exercise more than once a day and visit some garden centres.

But the "stay home" message has not changed, with the Welsh Government warning people they could still be fined if they travel away from home to exercise.

Here are what the changes mean:

Yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced changes to ease the lockdown in a televised address to the nation.

But the changes only apply in England - not Wales.

Here, only modest changes have been made, to allow people to visit some garden centres and exercise more than once a day.

The Welsh Government, which is in charge of the restrictions here, said the stay-at-home message had not changed.

Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price said Mr Johnson's "stay alert" message was "reckless" and confusing.

Before yesterday's announcement, restrictions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland had been broadly the same, with people being told to stay home and save lives.

But in England, the restrictions have now changed, with people allowed to drive to other destinations and sit in parks, as well as being encouraged to go to work if they cannot work from home.

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From today people in Wales will be able to exercise outside more than once a day and some garden centres will reopen.

But while rules in England have been relaxed, the message in Wales remains the same, "stay home".

This means you should only travel when"absolutely necessary", work from home if you can, and maintain social distancing.

The exercise rules mean you can now go outside to walk, run or jog more than once a day, but the Welsh Government has stressed you must "stay local".

Unlike in England, you cannot drive to another destination to exercise, and may be fined if you do.

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