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Efforts to maintain Britain-wide approach to easing lockdown rules over Christmas stalled

EFFORTS to maintain a consistent Britain-wide approach to easing lockdown rules over Christmas stalled yesterday.

England, Scotland and Wales had agreed to keep the same relaxed Christmas Covid-19 rules in place, but the latter two later strengthened their own guidance.

The original plans would see three households allowed to form a festive bubble between December 23 and 27.

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