banning all travel and freight from the UK.
01.12.2020 - 15:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It is possible for families across the UK to spend more than five days together over the Christmas period, a loophole has revealed.The government has announced there will be a break in coronavirus controls to allow households to come together over the festive holiday.Regardless of which tier you are in from December 2, up to three households can mix from December 23 - December 27.However the five days could be extended to give at least an extra day if a relatives' train is delayed or car breaks
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direct to your inboxKate Garraway is remaining hopeful after the latest Tier 4 rules put her Christmas with husband Derek Draper at risk. The Good Morning Britain host was hoping that she and children Darcey and Billy could visit Derek on Christmas Day in hospital.
Gavin and Stacey Christmas special graced our screens and left a huge void in our TV viewing. The series, which is the brain child of James Corden and Ruth Jones, was released 13 years ago and has gone on to be one of the most beloved British sitcoms in history.
direct to your inbox The current coronavirus rules in England will be relaxed for a five day window over Christmas.
direct to your inbox For five days over the festive period, the coronavirus restrictions across the UK will change to allow people to meet others over Christmas. Many will be hoping to be able to visit friends and family outside of their local area during the festivities - especially as the festive season draws ever closer.
direct to your inboxChristmas is now less than two weeks away and everyone is gearing up for some kind of celebration. The coronavirus restrictions will be slightly eased across the UK for a five-day period between December 23 and 27.
Lorraine Kelly has revealed the truth about her fall-out with former colleague and politician Esther McVey. Last year, the 61-year-old TV presenter famously clashed with Esther when the MP appeared on Good Morning Britain.
Cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch enjoyed a very festive day with her adorable son Ronnie recently as they headed to Lapland UK. The Christmas-themed park, located in Ascot, boasts reindeer, a toy factor, magical forests and shops and the chance to see Santa himself, and if Mrs Hinch’s Instagram stories are anything to go by it sure looks like the real deal.
direct to your inboxDoctors have shared their top tips on how to keep safe from coronavirus this Christmas.Kate Garraway, who can usually be found presenting ITV's Good Morning Britain, hosted a Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) event with some of the UK's leading doctors this afternoon. Kate's husband Derek Draper became seriously ill with the disease in spring and the presenter has been sharing her family's emotional journey with viewers throughout the year.
Crafters rejoice! The Great British Sewing Bee will be broadcasting two Christmas specials over the festive period, with presenter Joe Lycett welcoming exciting celebrity guests to showcase their sewing skills. The first episode will see Denise Van Outen, Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, This Morning's Dr Ranj Singh and comedian Sara Pascoe enter the amateur sewing room for some crafting fun.