Northern Ireland is moving out of Covid-19 lockdown at a slower pace compared to England, Scotland and Wales.
On Monday as Northern Ireland reopened some areas such as garden centres, shoppers in England were forming queues in the High Street as all non-essential shops welcomed back customers.
In a raft of relaxations, hairdressers also reopened in England and cafes, restaurants and pubs resumed outdoor dining.
In many areas Northern Ireland's lockdown currently bears more similarities to restrictions in the Irish Republic, where the vaccine roll-out has been much slower than the UK.
The widening gap in restrictions with Britain puts greater focus on Thursday when the Stormont Executive is due to formally review restrictions as part of its lockdown exit plan.
It is expected ministers could agree a reopening of non-essential retail, close-contact services such as hairdressers and some elements of hospitality from April 26.
Unlike other nations, Stormont's lockdown exit plan announced last month avoided setting indicative dates for reopening sectors.
However, with April 26 pinned as the date for further relaxations in other jurisdictions, it seems likely that Northern Ireland will follow suit.
Businesses are keen to have greater certainty on when they can reopen.
John Bittles, owner of Bittles Bar in Belfast city centre, which has been closed since October, said people in the hospitality sector are "at the end of our tether".
Looking ahead to Thursday, he said: "We do need a date, but we don't want a date that's too far down the road."
Here is a breakdown of how restrictions compare across Ireland and Britain:
Outdoor gatherings
Northern Ireland: Ten people from two households (including children) can meet up outdoors including in private gardens.
England: Six people or two households can meet outdoors including private gardens.
Scotland: Four people from two households (not including children under 12) can meet outdoors.
Wales: Six people from two households (not counting children under 11) can meet and exercise outdoors and in private gardens.
Republic of Ireland: Two households can meet outdoors but not in private gardens.
Schools
Northern Ireland: All year groups returned to school on Monday.
England: All year groups restarted school on March 8.
Scotland: All pupils returned to school full-time from Monday.
Wales: All pupils can return to school, college and other education.
Republic of Ireland: In-school teaching fully returned from Monday.
Retail
Northern Ireland: Non-essential shops resumed click-and-collect on Monday. Outdoor retail reopened including garden centres and plant nurseries, car washes and vehicle sales.
England: All non-essential retail reopened as of Monday.
Scotland: Non-essential retail allowed click-and-collect. All shops to reopen from April 26.
Wales: All non-essential shops can open.
Republic of Ireland: All non-essential retail remains closed, no click-and-collect. The Irish government is to consider the phased reopening of non-essential retail after May 4.
Close-contact services (hairdressers, barbers)
Northern Ireland: Closed.
England: Hairdressers, beauty salons and other close-contact services reopened on Monday.
Scotland: Premises-based hairdressers and barbers reopened last week on an appointment only basis. Other close-contact services such as nail salons will reopen from April 26.
Wales: Hairdressers reopened last month. All close-contact services can now open.
Republic of Ireland: Closed.
Hospitality
Northern Ireland: Tourism accommodation, hospitality and visitor attractions remain closed.
England: Cafes, restaurants and pubs reopened from Monday to serve food and alcohol to customers sitting outdoors only. Most outdoor attractions have also reopened.
Scotland: From April 26, cafes, pubs and restaurants can open until 8pm indoors (no alcohol) and 10pm outdoors (alcohol permitted). Outdoor visitor attractions, such as outdoor areas of zoos, can open.
Wales: Outdoor hospitality including cafes, pubs and restaurants can open from April 26. Outdoor attractions can also open from April 26.
Republic of Ireland: Tourism accommodation, hospitality and visitor attractions remain closed.
Sport and fitness
Northern Ireland: Gyms remain closed. Ten people (including children) from two households can take part in outdoor exercise or sports activities. Fifteen people can take part in structured outdoor sports training.
England: Gyms open. Six people or two households can meet outdoors for exercise.
Scotland: From April 26, gyms can open for individual exercise. Fifteen people (including coaches) can meet outdoors for non-contact sports or personal training.
Wales: From May 3, gyms reopen.
Republic of Ireland: Gyms closed. Two households can meet outdoors for exercise.
Weddings and funerals
Northern Ireland: The number of people allowed to attend a wedding or funeral is to be informed by a risk assessment for the venue. Pre and post-funeral gatherings are not permitted.
England: Weddings are allowed up to 15 people in attendance. Funerals can have 30, with 15 at wakes.
Scotland: Weddings are allowed five people. Funerals can have 20. Post funeral gatherings such as wakes are not permitted. From April 26, funerals and weddings can take place with up to 50 people (no alcohol).
Wales: Wedding and funeral attendance limits set by the venue.
Republic of Ireland: Weddings can have six guests. Funerals can have 10 in attendance, which will increase to 25 from 26 April.
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