Lockdown Christmas 2024. Three households will be allowed to meet in each other's homes over five. The spread of the new, more infectious variant across the country which would result in spikes regardless of christmas bubbles.

Should the plan b measures and booster programme fail, the prospect of a normal christmas remains under threat, i revealed earlier. The bbc’s health correspondent laura foster explains how you and your family can celebrate the festive season and minimise the spread of coronavirus.