Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules 'unlikely to change'

Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules 'unlikely to change' Sterner warnings about the dangers of mixing over Christmas are to be issued by the four UK nations - but sources say the rules allowing three households to mix are "unlikely to change". 

The plans for 23-27 December will be discussed by officials later. BBC News

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• Christmas plans in the balance as UK leaders rethink Covid rules The Guardian
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• Coronavirus: Vaccinating UK population will cost £12bn The Independent
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