Summary

  • Officials in many seaside resorts - including Brighton, Blackpool and Scarborough - urge people not to visit

  • Another 186 people are confirmed to have died with Covid-19 in hospitals in England

  • League Two football clubs vote to end the season, but the decision still needs to be ratified

  • Nurse and midwife from Birmingham trust die with virus

  • Furlough scheme extension "makes no difference" to thousands of people, campaigners say

  • Updates on Friday 15 May

Live Reporting

Rob England, Kathryn Hamlett and Phil Cartwright

  1. People enjoy easing of lockdown in England

    Rob England
    BBC News

    Golfers touching clubs after a gameGetty Images

    Pleasures such as sharing a picnic, hitting a golf ball or stepping out of your home more than once a day returned to England this week.

    While people are being urged to "stay alert" and those vulnerable to Covid-19 are advised to remain in self-isolation, the easing of lockdown rules has allowed many loved ones to spend time together and for friends to meet.

    And for others, returning to cherished past-times such as running with a friend or a few hours fishing has been a boost for their mental wellbeing.

    Here's a few of their stories.

  2. How will the Covid-19 alert system work?

    The government has announced plans to measure the threat from Covid-19 in England, with a new five-level, colour-coded alert system.

    But what is it for and how does it work?

    Woman wearing a face mask saying "Stayin' alert"PA Media

  3. Separated by lockdown but expecting a baby

    A couple expecting a baby but forced to live apart under lockdown hope the easing of some restrictions in England will mean they can finally move into their first home together.

    Julie Travers, 28, has not had partner Dave Collett by her side since March.

    Julie TraversJulie Travers

    They were due to move into their first home on 13 April to get ready for their baby, which is due in September.

    After two months of living apart, they hope they will now be allowed to move into their new flat in Walsall in June.

  4. Furlough scheme extension 'makes no difference' to thousands

    Alex Homer
    BBC Shared Data Unit

    Rishi SunakPA Media

    The extension of the UK's job retention scheme "makes no difference" to the thousands of people who initially fell through the cracks, campaigners say.

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on Tuesday the scheme will now run to October covering 80% of workers' pay up to £2,500 per month.

    But people starting new jobs who were not on the payroll before the 19 March cut-off date remain ineligible.

    The government said the scheme was helping a quarter of the workforce.

  5. Good morning

    Rob England
    BBC News

    Welcome to Friday's coronavirus live page, bringing you all the latest news and updates from across England.

    If you have a story you think we should be looking at, please email us.