I think you will find it's Whitehall's non communications to the devolved governments, that's at the root of this, not the other way around, as some decisions have been made without consulting the rest of the UK. The devolved assemblies are still responsible for the care of their citizens
Also the R rate is higher in certain parts of the North West. Indeed we had a localized outbreak on Anglesey this week, together with one in Wrexham