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Argh FFS I don't even know what day it is - do carry on.

Where is this announcement on tiers anyway?

Yeah, they announced it last week, and which tier is which is supposed to be announced this evening. It's quite a difficult decision I should think as, for example, Leeds has a much higher rate than East Sussex but is falling fairly sharply, whereas East Sussex's is rising more than much of the...

Yep, not to mention the school holidays.

Come now, if it's as busy as anticipated (plus potentially snow as well?) we'd be looking at potentially 8+ hours back to Sussex, or to my in-laws in Devon (50 miles further) with two under fives. I think we might need to go to the services! Let's face it, given everything else that's happened...

I'm in the same boat. I think their timing, communication and 'do as we say not as we do' has been horrific throughout, but I've generally agreed their broad way of doing things.

Yes they have said you can travel anywhere in the UK during this period but advise against public transport. All the trains are up the shoot from 23rd anyway. Travel could be a big issue I think with the whole of the country on the road on 23rd and 27th. Huge amounts of mixing in motorway...

And those kids have always been able to remain in school haven't they? Didn't think I needed so mention it.

You may have a point but I think it would've suited me at the time!

Yep. I would personally have closed schools from year 9 upwards - as these kids should be capable of working from home and don't need looking after - but what do I know!

Sounds like bliss. But we've had nine months with two screaming under fives with basically no respite whilst I'm also working 50 hours a week. You're now making me feel guilty for wanting some family here for support for a couple of days.

The four UK governments have put out a joint statement about the decision to relax restrictions for Christmas. Here is the full text (from the Welsh government’s press release.)