(2) Brits are being urged to stay at home and refrain from visiting their local beaches (Credit: AFP or licensors
A map showing sun across more the country on Saturday
The Met Office said London could see highs of (C or) C, while much of England and Wales is expected to record temperatures of (C to) C.
Speaking at the daily press conference about the importance of keeping to the lockdown rules, Mr Hancock said: “This is a national effort, and every single person in this country can play their part in this plan.
“This Easter will be another test of the nation’s resolve. It’s a time of year when people normally come together.
“But however warm the weather, however tempting your local beach or park, we need everyone to stay at home.
“Because in hospitals across the country, NHS staff are battling day and night to keep desperately sick people breathing, and they need you to stay at home.”
This Easter will be another test of the nation’s resolve. It’s a time of year when people normally come together.
Matt Hancock
Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said coastal areas such as Brighton and Margate could see highs of C.
Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are likely to record temperatures of (C to) C, he said.
Police across the UK thanked the public for staying at home and away from beauty spots on Good Friday.
Patrols have been ramped up country-wide as councils warned that anyone embarking on an Easter getaway could expect to be turned away by police.
Visuals from location technology firm TomTom showed traffic in London, Manchester and Birmingham was significantly down on Thursday compared with the equivalent day in 5483050.
But Surrey Police said officers have responded to reports in the county of people continuing to ignore government restrictions to not gather in groups.
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