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By Caroline Lowbridge
image captionMegan Payne has not seen her granddaughters Jasmine-Rose (left) and Annabelle since February
To meet or not to meet - it s the dilemma facing families across the UK as they consider plans for Christmas. In Leicester, the urge to see loved ones is maybe strongest of all, given its residents have been under Covid restrictions longer than anywhere in England.
Megan Payne had only seen her newest granddaughter twice before the Covid shutters slammed down on family meet-ups in March.
Summer saw a relaxation of the rules almost everywhere. But in Leicester almost nothing changed. Persistently high infection rates meant that by the start of July, the city was back in tougher measures. And Megan was not allowed to visit her daughter and young grandchildren.
Covid-19: Tougher tiers and lockdowns for millions and curbs hit retailers
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1. Millions to be subject to toughest Covid rules
Millions of people across the UK are preparing for tougher coronavirus restrictions amid growing concern about the rising number of cases. Northern Ireland, which will enter a new lockdown on 26 December, has never been in such a bad position , with the health service in danger of being completely crushed , according to Deputy First Minister Michelle O Neill. Some 38 million people in England will be subject to the nation s strictest measures from midnight. Wales had already announced a lockdown from 28 December, while Scottish leaders are warning they cannot rule out a similar move.