It's a day we've been waiting for as people in England can once again enjoy some basic freedoms denied by the coronavirus pandemic.
Hugs, indoor pints, overnight stays and international travel are all allowed again as some COVID restrictions were eased at part of the next stage of the government's roadmap out of lockdown came into effect today.
Here's how some people have been taking advantage.
Image:Colin, Ron and Geoff have resumed their weekly Monday meet-ups at the Red Lion near Hemel Hempstead
Image:The Glass Floor on the high-level walkway at Tower Bridge in London
Image:The Reverend Michael Smith moves a COVID information board in York Minster
Image:Customers board an easyJet flight
Image:Residents Susan Crowe, 96, and Antonio Hernandez, 82, have a hug at Alexander House Care Home in Wimbledon
Image:(L-R) Rosie Delaney, Isobel Logan and Rebecca Mitchell enjoy their first drink at a bar in Huddersfield at a little after midnight
Image:Drinkers at the Mile Castle pub in Newcastle
Image:Blackpool, where indoor attractions, hotels and guesthouses, show venues, and indoor hospitality have reopened
Image:Terence Surin, a community coordinator, hugs care home resident Pam Harrison in Wimbledon
Image:Mayor of London Sadiq Khan learning how to make the signature dish at Dumplings' Legend in China Town, as indoor hospitality and entertainment venues reopen to the public
Image:Guests are able to check in to hotels again
Image:Customers at the The Oak Inn in Coventry
Image:Passengers at Heathrow Airport waiting to board a flight to Faro in Portugal
Image:People queueing to get into the National Portrait Gallery in London are photobombed by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden (L)
Image:Bar staff at the Showtime Bar in Huddersfield opened their doors to indoor customers at midnight
Image:Selfies in York Minster, open once again
Image:Shops have opened again in Blackpool, one of the UK's most famous tourist destinations
