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PM Boris Johnson has commissioned a review of the 2m-social distancing-as a rule, the Chancellor has confirmed.

Mr Johnson said there was "leeway" in the 2m rule, as The Number of coronavirus-fall cases.

Rishi Sunak told The Bbc the government would "actively" once again, the views of the measure, given the "enormous impact" on the profitability of the company.

It is back understood that the review the aim of the report, the 4. July, when the pubs and restaurants could open in England.

Mr Johnson said: "How do we get the numbers down, so he will be one of 1000, one in 1,600, maybe even less, your chances of two meters, one Meter, or even a foot away from someone who has The Virus to build itself apparently still statistically down, so that you can begin a little more room for manoeuvre. "

The Chancellor wants to, he relaxed the rule to do when "safely and responsibly".

Ex-Tory leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith said that The Evidence "shows that it is quite possible, to 1m".

"If other countries are doing it successfully, we have to now," he added.

The review, confirmed the was proof of the decision of scientists as well as economists, Mr Sunak.

Speaking on The Bbc Andrew Marr programme, Mr Sunak said: "many other countries" had to be, in General, less than 2m, and the criticism of "look at the question in the round".

"Much as I'd like to see it reduced everyone would like to see that lower, from an economic Perspective - we can only do that if it is safe and responsible," He Said .

He added that scientists had made it clear that there is a "different degree of risk at various levels," and the decision on relaxing, it is "ultimately" for the Minister.

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to remain, The UK government currently advises people, to 2m (6ft 6in), apart from other, to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.

This is more than The World -health-organization-recommendation and some other countries, such as France and Denmark. But the British government, apart to say the scientific advisers that 1m in addition to carries up to 10 times The Risk of 2m.

However, on the impact of the rule on the British economy, the of the pandemic.

all the shops in London's Oxford Street in preparation for re-opening on Monday, with the 2m rule in place

Some of the bars, restaurants and pubs, which is to say, you will not be able to make a profit, if the 2m cable is still in force, when they open again. Tourism companies tens of thousands of job losses, unless the distance is shortened.

Kate Nicholls , chief executive of the industry body, UK hospitality, says that with a 2m rule, the point of sale would only be able to make about 30% of the normal revenue, while 1m would increase to 60-75%.

Richard Caring , the Chairman of Caprice Holdings, which runs The Ivy , said the government was "killing the country".

"There are estimates that say we could have up to five million unemployed," He Said . "It's not five million it is more. I don't think we have seen anything yet. "

Mr. Johnson is also to reduce the pressure from some of its own members, the 2m rule, about which it is concerned, it would be difficult for companies to make a profit after you open again.

Sir Iain said, the review of the "swift", and urged the Prime Minister to reduce, now is the rule of "good for the economy".

"Whether it's a criticism or not, it will come down to a political judgment for the Prime Minister ," he added.

"Slowly'

the shadow justice Minister, David Lammy said that would support a relaxation of the 2m rule, if The Evidence showed, it was "The Right time to do it".

Also speaking on the Andrew Marr programme, He Said the government should "science" and be "open and honest with The Public about the balance of risks".

He added: "I think the government is slowly, slowly on the test, slowly on lockdown, slowly on the PPE [personal protective equipment], and I suspect you will slowly get back to this".

The 2m spacing has been implemented by all the Nations of the UK, with its own forces in excess of limitations. But So Far , the political leaders rejected calls to relax, the 2m-rule.

earlier This Week , Scotland's chief medical officer, Dr. Gregory Smith said that The Evidence is "irrefutable" that The Risk of transmission of The Virus increases, came The Closer you are to someone.

He Said it was a "balanced and reasonable precautionary measure" to ensure that transmission is reduced.

And Northern Ireland , the medical advice proposed 2m apart was to be the "safest place".

While the pubs, bars and restaurants could open, in England by 4. July, no date has been given, in Scotland, Wales or NI.

" From - as long as the enforcement of the 2m line buyers and employees.

In Northern Ireland , the open, all the shops were, and from Friday. No dates have been set for the reopening of non-essential shops in Scotland and Wales, although each country has its planned stages for the lifting of the lockdown has.

The British government has repeatedly said it is reviewing its coronavirus-lockdown-guide will constantly.

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Source of news: bbc.com