Boris Johnson says there is ‘unanimous agreement’ but Scotland and Wales issue different advice

Boris Johnson has said there is “unanimous agreement” between the four UK nations over unified rules for Christmas gatherings even as the Welsh and Scottish government announced different guidance for the festive period.

Wales issued advice recommending a limit of two rather than three households when families form a Christmas bubble. Scotland advised that a bubble – again, ideally of no more than two households – should not meet up for more than one day and avoid staying overnight together.

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