1925: 5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Thusday 11th June 2020

The government is facing calls from Tory backbenchers to drop the 2m (6ft) social distancing rule in England. Former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan-Smith has warned of dire economic consequences and has urged ministers to move to a 1m policy - in line with World Health Organization guidance already followed by countries including France, Denmark and Singapore.