BUSINESSES are today celebrating the lifting of Covid restrictions that have crippled them for 16 months - but council and health bosses urged people to remain cautious as cases continue to rise. All restrictions - including social distancing, mandatory mask wearing, home working and school bubbles - have now been lifted by the government as the country marks 'freedom day'. The Closet, in Maiden Street, one of Weymouth's most popular night out destinations The moves mean nightclubs can reopen fully for the first time since the rules were imposed in 2020. Jamie Crage, owner of The Closet, in Weymouth, said: "We welcome restrictions being lifted.