The proposals are to be split into five stages over the coming months, and a leaked version of the plan has suggested the first changes on Monday will see unlimited exercise allowed.

Guidance slipped out earlier this week states that domestic helpers 'can continue work' in people's homes, 'providing that you are well and have no symptoms'.

Dan Richards has spent years seeking the farthest-flung outposts — beacons, shebangs, mountain expedition stations, tundra, forests, and oceans. Here he reveals his favourite peaceful destinations.

The Whitehall old boy's network is alive and well in the case of John Longworth, writes Andrew Pierce. Ardent Remainers have snubbed his chance at a new post helping to organise Brexit.

Vince Cable has made a career out of U-turns so it's not surprising that the new Lib Dem leader should be accused of yet another screeching about-face. First, he moved from the Labour Party.

ANDREW PIERCE looks at how the Economist bosses rejected a 'political' Brexit animal advert, Heseltine welcoming the Government's defeat in Commons & other stories.

ANDREW PIERCE: 'Unlike some past Attorneys General, Geoffrey Cox has been lauded for his independence of thinking. He refused to compromise his legal view'.

Thornton Manor on the Wirral in Merseyside is an unlikely venue for a major diplomatic breakthrough on Brexit. Coronation Street stars hold their weddings there.

Here, Sportsmail runs you through the 10 things to keep a close eye on in this historic fifth round of the FA Cup. The action, all in midweek, gets underway on Monday night as Portsmouth host Arsenal.

The Australian, who won the French Open earlier this year, was beaten in straight sets by Wang Qiang, the 18th seed from China.

Investment experts are predicting 2020 will be a prosperous year for many UK firms, despite tough Brexit trade negotiations beginning.

Colin McLean, manager of the SVM UK Opportunities fund, says that he is backing British firms with good profit margins, solid business plans and something special in their product or service.

Defying Brexit doomsayers, the deficit came in at £4.3billion in October - below the £6billion expected. The figures emerged on the eve of Philip Hammond's Autumn Statement.

The analysis, reaction and charts from the experts and our own journalists from throughout the day.

In its five-year forecast the Office for Budget Responsibility predicts net migration will only fall slightly as the UK adopts a tighter migration regime. Net migration is currently 327,000 a year.

MPs have voiced deep scepticism after the Office for Budget Responsibility delivered a series of dire forecasts about the impact of Brexit.

While the OBR's chairman Robert Chote admitted there is a 50 per cent chance that the forecast is 'too gloomy', he is standing by his forecast saying predictions were made based on existing trends.

Until yesterday, Chancellor Philip Hammond was among the most dismal of doom-mongers. But as he delivered his Autumn Statement, he seemed transformed.

Philip Hammond said UK output would grow faster than in most EU countries, creating half a million jobs. He vowed to spend billions to boost productivity, build homes and improve transport.

The Chancellor said the government was treating the estimates from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) as a 'signal' of what might happen.

With political rows and the on-off threat of a no-deal Brexit, there's no guarantee what could happen to the pound between now and 31 October - or after that date.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Harriet Dart and Heather Watson both exited on Thursday to complete a second round British wipeout in the Australian Open singles draw

Patrick Mouratoglou, the Frenchman who supervises Serena Williams' career, admitted that he was shocked by her exit to Qiang Wang on a day of shocks at the Australian Open.

BRIAN BARWICK: This has been a hugely enjoyable World Cup for viewers and one that England’s early exit failed to diminish.

Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik remains in talks over a new contract to stay at the club and reports linking to him an exit are 'only rumours', according to his agent.

West Brom are finalising a deal for Lee Peltier from fellow Championship side Cardiff. Defender Peltier, 33, is on the verge of joining promotion chasing West Brom from mid-table Cardiff.

Brendan Rodgers insists he has no reason to leave Leicester for a Premier League rival after Tottenham showed tentative interest before appointing Jose Mourinho.

Retired scrum-half Mike Phillips admits he felt for Wales after they missed out on the Rugby World Cup final with a 19-16 defeat by South Africa.

Sportsmail sensationally revealed that Howley had been sent home from Japan on the eve of the World Cup after a bookmaker, Betway, alerted the WRU of a rule breach.

Strictly Come Dancing fans pointed out Motsi's 'fuming' reaction as Catherine, 36, and her professional partner Johannes Radebe, 32, were booted off the show on Sunday evening.

Albania were rewarded with an open-top bus parade despite being knocked out of their first Euros after finishing third in Group A. England will surely have to go further before getting the same

The Welshman looked set to leave in the summer following interest from the Chinese Super League but while a move collapsed, reports in Spain say his team will make an effort to leave in January.

The 58-year-old spent four months working in Holland and insists he has not been put off working abroad again, despite Den Haag struggling near the foot of the table when the season was annulled.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been able to ward off a Congress onslaught and is all set to retain its bastion of Gujarat, according to the results of the India Today-Axis-My- India exit poll.

The forward's deal at Stamford Bridge runs out in June and while there have been links of a move to Real Betis, the 32-year-old still has planned talks with the Blues over a potential new deal.

BLACK DOG: Those at No 10 are worried Northern, working-class Leavers backing Boris won't vote as they'll be in the pub on Friday nights spending their well-earned wages.

The Argentine's contract at the Etihad Stadium runs until June next year having signed a one-year extension in 2018, but it means he is close to entering the final 12 months of his deal.

Here, Sportsmail runs you through the 10 things to keep a close eye on in this historic fifth round of the FA Cup. The action, all in midweek, gets underway on Monday night as Portsmouth host Arsenal.

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

The BJP could get zero to three seats while one to four seats may go to others

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Prakash Karat said they do not generally go by the exit polls as they are "unreliable"

There are steps you take to help sell your home, such as replacing old fixtures and fittings and jazzing up your garden.

Rajan's exit will be a temporary blow, not a permanent one

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