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BBC News NI explains the stages of the executive's plan for easing the Covid-19 lockdown.

Are European countries relaxing restrictions put in place to control a new wave of infections?

The plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown is "cautious and hopeful", the deputy first minister says.

Watch live as the deputy first minister gives a statement at Stormont on easing restrictions.

The prime minister has announced a plan for how the lockdown will be lifted in England.

Marie-Louise Connolly examines the factors determining how soon restrictions can end.

The chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Council did not know where threat to workers had come from.

The figure equates to 0.24% of all the money paid to 1,200 businesses over eight years.

Northern Ireland will take on Turkey and Ukraine in away friendlies in Antalya and Kyiv on 31 May and 3 June.

The SSE Arena is set to be used as a mass vaccination centre from 29 March.

Economists say the lack of additional funding to support the post-Covid economy is concerning.

The blueprint is unlikely to be published until Tuesday, with work to finalise details ongoing.

The bank currently has 28 branches in Northern Ireland and says it will close 15 of them.

The People Before Profit councillor steps down after being diagnosed with ataxia.

The Department of Health says people in that age group can now book a vaccine slot online.

The 14 vehicles are seized as part of an operation targeting organised crime gangs.

A high school in Brollagh with fewer than 70 pupils is set to shut its doors this summer.

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.