Can I travel from England to Wales or Scotland to meet my Christmas bubble?

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A baby girl from Paisley was the first born in Scotland on Christmas Day.Aurelia Musialak came into the world at 12.04am within the maternity unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.And mum Agata,36,  said: “I could not believe it  and we are all very proud.“It makes it all the more special and I am really happy.”She had to be induced after Auerlia was reluctant to emerge.Aurelia beat a baby boy born at 12.27am

direct to your inboxChristmas is just around the corner - and, for some, that will mean getting used to another new set of coronavirus restrictions.People in the UK have been given the chance to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones by forming a Christmas bubble.But there are some exceptions which will prevent people from forming a bubble.We've outlined all the rules you need to know about below - from household limits and where you can go to how you can stay safe and what to do if someone

direct to your inbox When Prime Minister Boris Johnson first introduced Christmas bubbles they would allow at least three households to meet for five days - from Wednesday until December 27. But these plans have had to be scrapped now after a surge in cases of a new variant strain of coronavirus in the South East of England and London which led to a new Tier 4 being introduced.

direct to your inboxMidnight Mass and Christmas Day services are an annual tradition for many.Christmas is a time of reflection as well as of celebration as it marks the birth of Jesus.But this year, celebrations will be somewhat toned down for many as a challenging year continues to bring new changes to restrictions.From 2 December, you can attend places of worship in all tiers.

direct to your inboxChristmas is upon us and you don't need us to tell you it is all very different this year.Families and friends will again be kept apart by different restrictions across the UK.Those in Tier 4 are no longer able to form a 'Christmas bubble' like originally outlined last month.Those in Tier 1, 2 and 3 have also had to make changes as the guidance now only applies to one day - December 25 - and not the five-day window as first arranged.So sadly, this means you cannot meet up

here.So what happens over Christmas? Here’s what you need to know. Yes, as long as you live in an area in Tier 1, 2 or 3. Existing support bubbles count as one household towards the three household limit.This means that if you are in a support bubble outside, you can collectively form a Christmas bubble with two other households.Two households in a support bubble can choose to join separate Christmas bubbles, but they should avoid contact with each other both before and after Christmas

direct to your inboxFamilies will be bubbling up over the Christmas period to allow them to spend time with loved ones. The government rules allow up to three households to form a bubble on Christmas Day in England - but only if you live in an area in Tier 1, 2 or 3. The plans for Christmas had to be dramatically scaled back amid rising case numbers in the south of England, believed to be caused by a new strain of coronavirus.

direct to your inboxChristmas bubbles will give some people the chance to see their loved ones for the first time in months. The government is allowing up to three households to form a bubble on Christmas Day so that they can celebrate together. But what if your loved ones are in a care home? Care homes are full of vulnerable elderly people, so it is important to think carefully about whether you should spend time with them this Christmas. In England, the government advises that only care home

direct to your inboxAfter an unprecedented year, some lucky families will be able to celebrate together this Christmas. The government is allowing people in Tier 1, 2 and 3 to form a bubble of up to three households who will be able to meet up on Christmas Day. For some, it will be the first time they have been able to spend time with loved ones for months. However, the festivities will be far from normal. The UK is facing a critical time in the pandemic after a new strain of the virus, which is

direct to your inbox The rules for travel have changed ahead of Christmas. Depending on what tier you live in, dictates where you can travel.

banning all travel and freight from the UK.

direct to your inboxChristmas bubbles have been cancelled in London and the South East - but Greater Manchester residents will still be able to meet other households on Christmas Day only.Those living in the capital and the South East of England will be plunged into newly created Tier 4 restrictions from Sunday (December 20).They will not be allowed to form bubbles over the Christmas period as originally promised by the Prime Minister or mix indoors outside of their own households.Tier 4