All four nations of the UK have agreed people will be able to meet in a private home, a place of worship or outdoors for five days.
Michael Gove confirmed a UK-wide relaxation of the rules, reportedly from 23 to 27 December, so that several families can join in one ‘bubble’.
People in Northern Ireland – or those travelling there – will get an extra day either side of the 5 days festive period.
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