People planning to travel during the Christmas period are being urged to consider if they really need to travel by the government.
The government have issued a warning about moving between locations during the Christmas coronavirus rules relaxation period, following the tier update on Thursday.
Between December 23 and 27, across the UK people will be allowed to move freely around Britain to meet with their Christmas bubble.
But people are being asked to really think about whether they need to travel during the relaxation period - reports the Manchester Evening News.
Those that feel they do need to travel are warned to stay local when they arrive, while people living in Tier 3 areas are also advised not to travel to places in lower tiers.
A statement on the UK Government website on Friday read: "If you are forming a Christmas bubble you should consider carefully the risks of travelling at all.
"If you live in an area with the highest level of protection, for example, tier 3 in England, you should avoid travelling to lower prevalence areas where possible.
"If you have to travel, book ahead to enable you and others to travel safely and plan your outward and return journeys carefully.
"Once you arrive, you should stay local and avoid unnecessary travel within the area after you arrive."
Those planning to travel are also reminded of the rules around the five day relaxation period.
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You cannot travel to see your bubble before 23 December, or stay with them after 27 December, except in exceptional circumstances.
For example, in the event of unforeseen travel disruption, or if a member of your Christmas bubble develops symptoms of coronavirus and you are required to self-isolate.
This includes anyone travelling to or from Northern Ireland. However, where travel arrangements require it, people travelling to or from Northern Ireland may travel from 22 December up until 28 December.
