Christmas bubble - Boris warns 'the virus isn't gone' as he eases Covid-19 rules for 5 days.

Christmas bubble - Boris warns 'the virus isn't gone' as he eases Covid-19 rules for 5 days.

THREE households will be able to meet up inside for five days over Christmas in a much-needed boost for the nation after a gruelling year of Covid rules.

Social distancing and travel rules will be scrapped from December 23 to 27 so Brits can hug their grannies and see their friends as part of a festive plan hammered out on Tuesday.

In a boost for the nation after months of crippling restrictions, the UK nations have secured a deal for Brits to be able to see loved ones at last - but they won't be allowed to go to the pub together.

Social distancing won't need to be kept to during the five day relaxation of the rules, but ministers will remind people to be alert of the risks of spreading the virus.

There will be some differences between the four nations of the UK, however, on what counts as a bubble and how people can split up to see family.

Cops won't be expected to patrol to enforce the new rules - but will step in if people break them by hosting huge gatherings and hold parties.

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Christmas bubble rules: 3 households will be able to meet for 5 days – but not in the pub

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