On the first day of the new rules on Bank Holiday Monday, traditionally busy streets in Cardiff, Swansea, Edinburgh and Glasgow were pictured arid and glum.
Sajid Javid today took to Twitter to blast Welsh leaders for banning Parkrun outdoor exercise events which helped so many amidst some Covid restrictions returning in three of the four nations.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have each imposed limits on the size of gatherings, requirements for social distancing and rules for pubs, restaurants and leisure venues.
Forecasts produced by the Office for Budget Responsibility alongside the Budget suggested homeowners will have to prepare for the biggest hike in interest payments since the financial crisis.