British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delayed the planned lifting of England's remaining coronavirus restrictions for up to four weeks, meaning lockdown measures could stay in place until July 19. 

That could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed.

However, weddings and funerals can still go ahead with more than 30 guests provided social distancing remains in place.

Johnson said pilot events like Euro 2020 and some theatrical performances can continue. 

There will be a review after two weeks and the government reserves the possibility to lift all restrictions then.

England was due to move to stage four of the government's roadmap out of lockdown on 21 June, when venues and events would be allowed to operate without capacity limits and the cap on guests at weddings would be lifted.

(Wit input from agencies)