What do Covid-19 restrictions mean for upcoming festivities?

By Iain Lynn
Published 28th Oct 2020, 18:13 BST
Updated 28th Oct 2020, 18:16 BST
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Government ministers have warned that festivities including Christmas, Bonfire Night and Diwali will not be “normal” this year – but it is unclear exactly what will be allowed.

As the patchwork of local lockdowns evolves in England and Scotland alongside national measures in Northern Ireland and Wales, the PA news agency considers what this means for celebrations.

– Is Christmas going to be cancelled?

Earlier this month, the Prime Minister pledged to do his “absolute best” to make sure families can meet on Christmas Day.

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Cabinet minister George Eustice reiterated this on Wednesday morning, telling LBC: “We want people to be able to live and have Christmas as close as possible to normal. It’s a really important family time.”