In other regions of England - in tiers one to three - Christmas bubbles will now only be allowed on 25 December. Similar plans have been announced in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This tasty bubble and squeak works with any Christmas leftovers – root vegetables such as parsnips, carrots and swede for example, or ham and stuffing. Heat half the fat in a non-stick frying pan.

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The Scottish government has updated its guidance on forming household bubbles over the festive period. It was originally envisaged that up to three households could form a "Christmas bubble ...

This is a wonderful recipe for Boxing Day brunch as it uses up leftovers from the Christmas dinner ... a non-stick pan and add some oil. Fry the bubble and squeak until golden-brown all over.