How do Scotland and England's routes out of lockdown compare?

The Scottish and UK governments have published their timetables for the easing of lockdown restrictions. So how do their plans compare?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon updated her framework on 16 March, giving far more detail on how restrictions could be eased in Scotland over the next few months.

Her aim is for Scotland to return to its levels system of restrictions from 26 April, with all mainland areas moving down to level three at that stage.

The easing of the level four restrictions in Scotland will have a minimum gap of three weeks between phases, and will be assessed using conditions set out by the World Health Organization.

Last month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a four-step plan which could see all legal limits on social contact lifted by 21 June in England. Each stage in his routemap will be a minimum of five weeks apart, with conditions which must be met before proceeding to the next step.

Ms Sturgeon previously acknowledged that people would inevitably compare what was happening in Scotland and England but she insisted her plans were broadly in line with Wales and Northern Ireland.

Scotland's plans for reopening the economy were roughly two weeks behind those in England, she said, which was similar to last year.

So how do the different plans compare?

Meeting people

In Scotland, four people from a maximum of two households are now able to meet outdoors.

The "stay at home" restriction is then due to be lifted on 2 April, and from 26 April up to six people from three households will be allowed to meet up outdoors.

Care home residents have been allowed up to two designated visitors from the start of March.

Meeting up inside another person's home should be allowed from 17 May, though this could come sooner. Four people from two households will be permitted to meet up initially.

In England, two people from different households can currently meet outside for recreation and one nominated person can visit a care home.

The "stay at home" rule is scheduled to end on 29 March, although the advice will be to stay local as much as possible.

People will be allowed to meet outside, either with one other household or within the "rule of six" from that date.

From 12 April, children will be allowed to attend indoor play activities, with up to 15 parents or guardians allowed to join them.

From 17 May, six people or two households can meet indoors and up to 30 people will be able to gather outdoors.

The plan is then for all legal limits on social contact to be removed no earlier than 21 June and there will be no limit on the numbers attending weddings or funerals. Nightclubs will reopen.

Education

In Scotland, pupils returned to nursery and primary one to three classes on 22 February, as did a limited number of senior phase secondary school pupils who needed to carry out essential practical work.

Universities and colleges were also allowed to bring back up to 5% of their students, where face-to-face teaching is critical.

The remaining primary school classes returned from 15 March, and all secondary school pupils returned on a part-time basis until the Easter break.

Those in secondary school will go back full time after the Easter holidays.

In England, all schools and colleges reopened on 8 March and university students were able to return for practical courses.

Shops and retail

In Scotland, a wider range of businesses, including hairdressers and garden centres, can reopen from 5 April.

The remaining shops are due to reopen from 26 April, as the country returns to the levels system.

It is predicted that all shops will be allowed to open in England from 12 April, along with hairdressers, beauty salons and other "close contact services".

Going out

In Scotland, bars and restaurants will be able to reopen from 26 April subject to restrictions. Alcohol can be served outdoors until 22:00.

Indoor hospitality will resume more slowly, with only non-alcoholic drinks served with food until 20:00.

Ms Sturgeon said tourist accommodation and hotels could reopen from that date, along with museums, galleries and libraries.

Alcohol served indoors and the resumption of cinema and bingo halls will not take place until 17 May.

In England, restaurants and pub gardens will be allowed to serve alcohol to customers sitting outdoors from 12 April.

Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues will be able to seat customers indoors from 17 May, and outdoor theatres and cinemas will be allowed to open - along with indoor entertainment such as museums, theatres, cinemas and children's play areas.

In addition, the roadmap for England says UK domestic holidays could be permitted from 12 April, with self-contained accommodation able to reopen for use by members of the same household.

Hotels, hostels and B&Bs are expected to reopen from 17 May, which is also the earliest date that international leisure travel can resume.

The Scottish government says it cannot envisage foreign holiday travel before that date, and warns it could be some time later in the year.

Sport and fitness

In Scotland, adults can now take part in outdoor non-contact sports and organised group exercise in groups of up to 15 people. This will also apply to those aged between 12 and 17, who will be allowed to travel across local council boundaries to take part.

Gyms will reopen for individual exercise on 26 April but group exercise and adult contact sports won't resume until 17 May.

In England, outdoor sport facilities - including golf courses and tennis and basketball courts - will reopen and organised outdoor sports can resume from 29 March.

Gyms and spas are scheduled to reopen for individuals and households from 12 April, with adult indoor group sports and exercise classes starting up again from 17 May.

What about Wales and Northern Ireland?

• In Wales, four people from a maximum of two households can now meet outdoors for exercise. Children aged three to seven have returned to school. Older primary-age groups - and secondary school pupils preparing for exams - returned on 15 March and all secondary-age pupils will be back full-time from 12 April when all shops also reopen. Garden centres can open their doors from 22 March and self-contained accommodation from 27 March.

• Northern Ireland has extended its lockdown until 1 April, with a review of current measures on 18 March. Primary school children in years one to three returned on 8 March and secondary school pupils in years 12-14 should go back on 22 March.