Coronavirus lockdown: Groups of up to six people can meet to exercise together in England from Monday
Groups of up to six people will be able to exercise together outdoors from Monday as long as they observe social distancing rules, the government has said.
In the latest easing of lockdown measures, teams will be able to train together while friends and family will be able to play non-contact sports in parks or gardens.
Elite sports are also set to resume behind closed doors from 1 June, with football, tennis, horse racing to return to be shown on television shortly.
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden said it was a "significant milestone" for the nation as he confirmed the easing of rules to allow a return to sport and for group exercise to resume next week.
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