Boris Johnson has revealed more details of his plan to ease lockdown restrictions in England. Here are some of the key updates to emerge:

• People in England can now "drive as far as they like" as long as they are taking part in exercise, although the PM warned against those who are shielding from the virus from leaving their home.

• The Government is examining more stringent enforcement measures for non-compliance, and will impose higher fines to reflect the increased risk to others of breaking the rules as people are returning to work and school. The Government will seek to make clearer to the public what is and is not allowed.

• Speaking about the government's recent announcement that people in England should wear face-coverings, the PM said people must avoid using surgical masks including FPP3 masks so that they can be reserved for the NHS.

• People can now spend time outdoors subject to: not meeting up with any more than one person from outside your household; continued compliance with social distancing guidelines to remain two metres (6ft) away from people outside your household; good hand hygiene, particularly with respect to shared surfaces; and those responsible for public places being able to put appropriate measures in place to follow the new Covid-19 Secure guidance.

• People may exercise outside as many times each day as they wish. For example, this would include angling and tennis. You will still not be able to use areas like playgrounds, outdoor gyms or ticketed outdoor leisure venues, where there is a higher risk of close contact and touching surfaces.

• Boris Johnson told a Downing Street press conference that workers in industries who had been urged to return to work should still remain at home if they had no access to childcare.

• The Prime Minister said workers in sectors such as construction could stay at home if there is no alternative and if their children don't fall under the year groups who it is aimed will be sent back to school from June 1.

• The PM told MPs that they will hear from Chancellor Rishi Sunak on the Government's furlough scheme, which is supporting six-and-a-half million people on Tuesday.

• Schools could open in a matter of weeks with certain year groups being able to return to classes in stages.

• An official document said the Government expected children to be able to return to early years settings, and for Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 to be back in school in smaller sizes from June 1.

• It said it aimed to ensure that the youngest children, and those preparing for the transition to secondary school, had maximum time with their teachers.

• Meanwhile, the government said secondary schools and further education should prepare to have 'some' face-to-face contact with Year 10 and Year 12 pupils who had key exams next year, but in support of their continued, home learning.

• The Government said there was a 'large societal benefit' from vulnerable children, or the children of critical workers, attending school and said councils and schools should therefore urge more children who would benefit from attending to do so.

• It is the Government’s plan for all primary school children to return to school before the summer for a month if feasible, though this will be kept under review.

• Those in other year groups - which the government say do not require the same intensity of teaching that those facing exams face - should continue to study from home.

• Yesterday health chiefs confirmed another 12 people had died in the region after they tested positive for coronavirus.

• A further 209 died across England.

• Figures published on Monday afternoon revealed that the total death toll in the North-East and North Yorkshire now stands at 1,417.

• It comes as the number of Covid-19 patient deaths recorded by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust rose above the 200 mark.

• Tourism bosses have hit out at the government over the relaxation of lockdown measures, fearing it will open the floodgates to visitors and put residents at risk.

• Community leaders have called on people to stay away, but the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority said it will be reopening car parks and toilets. Chief Executive David Butterworth called on visitors to respect the land, the communities and each other.

• Some business owners in the North-East said they fear for the hospitality industry. The UK could see some cafes and restaurants starting to reopen in July, however many businesses think it may be too late and fear they might never recover.