European markets mixed after Johnson confirms next stage of UK reopening plan

People in England will soon be able to dine indoors from 17 May. Photo: Matthew Chattle/Barcroft Media via Getty Images

European stock markets were mixed after opening on Monday as the UK is set to move into its next stage of Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown on 17 May.

In London, the FTSE 100 (^FTSE) started the day 0.06% higher, held back by a stronger pound, while the French CAC (^FCHI) tumbled 0.09% and the DAX (^GDAXI) was 0.01% lower in Germany.

Over the weekend the UK PM said that England’s next stage of lockdown easing will go ahead as planned as the rate of COVID-19 infections in the country reaches its lowest level since September.

Brits will be allowed to dine and mix indoors, with limited international travel resuming also.