National press reports on Monday (14 June) suggest the delay to so-called “freedom day” is likely to be four weeks and will be revealed by Johnson at a press conference.
In another blow, the government is also poised to reject pleas from businesses to extend the furlough scheme.
Elsewhere, Aer Lingus had to cancel some short-haul flights over the weekend after its franchise partner, Stobart Air, suddenly went out of business.
Easing of lockdown delayed by four weeks
