Prime Minister Boris Johnson said of the controversy involving his chief adviser Dominic Cummings: "Yes of course I do regret the confusion and the anger and the pain that people feel."

He also announced that all shops across England will be able to open next month if they can meet the coronavirus guidelines to protect shoppers and workers.

The Prime Minister said outdoor markets and car showrooms would be able to open from June 1 if they are safe to do so.

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