Christmas plans in the balance as UK leaders re-examine Covid rules
by Jessica Elgot, Steven Morris, Libby Brooks, Peter from on (#5BPBH)
Limit on gatherings to two households among options being discussed as infections surge
Christmas plans for millions of families were in the balance last night as ministers and devolved leaders held talks on curtailing freedoms over the festive period amid warnings that the NHS would be overwhelmed.
Boris Johnson is likely to face down calls to change course, though the government may issue new advice urging extreme caution. A government source said it was possible the four nations may diverge after no agreement was reached at a crisis meeting with devolved administrations on Tuesday chaired by Michael Gove.
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