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The easing of coronavirus restrictions for Christmas leads the nation’s papers.

People will be allowed to form an exclusive group made up of people from no more than three households between December 23 and 27.

The incoming US leader says the idea of a hard border being reimposed is ‘just not right’.

Professor Andrew Hayward said bringing people together over the break will be ‘a recipe for regret for many families’.

The Prime Minister urged the public to ‘think carefully’ over the festive period.

The initiative is backed by the Royal Voluntary Service, with the coronavirus pandemic causing loneliness.

Chancellor to promise £2.9bn to get a million jobless back into work as he prepares a public sector pay cap.

Government guidance for care homes in England says that outside visits should not be considered for residents over 65.

Places of worship can open in all areas of England from December 2.

A spokesman for the programme said they had used ‘non-invasive species’.

Trains, roads and coaches are expected to be busier as many people look to spend time with loved ones.

Rules covering meeting inside hospitality settings will depend on what tier of restrictions in England a venue is in.

Health officials have also pledged £20 million to help with set up costs for vaccine clinics.

The First Minister spoke after the joint approach was agreed across the UK, to allow some easting of restrictions between December 23 and 27.

A report looked into how the Home Office complied with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) on its hostile environment policy agenda.

First Minister Arlene Foster said it is important people can travel from different parts of the UK to be reunited with family members.

They say southern areas could receive the same compensation for the four-week lockdown as Lancashire will for seven weeks of restrictions.

State aid rules for MSPs mean ministers are unable to bail out the struggling firm after a deal collapsed to build turbine jackets at its Fife yard.

Up to three households will be able to come together to form a ‘Christmas bubble’.

Labour MSP Monica Lennon had her member’s bill passed by the Scottish Parliament.