[F1Linked householdsN.I.

5C.—(1) A household (“the first household”) may choose to be linked with one other household (“the second household”), provided that—

(a)neither the first household nor the second household are linked with any other household for the purpose of these regulations, and

(b)all the adult members of each household agree.

(2) The first and second households are a “linked household” in relation to each other.

(3) Once the first and second households have ceased being linked households, neither the first household nor the second household may be linked with any other household unless it is reasonable to do so for caring or welfare purposes and provided that at least ten days has expired since the household ceased to be a part of a previous linked household.

(4) In the period commencing at 12.01a.m on 23 December 2020 and ending at 11.59p.m on 27 December 2020 three households not including a linked household, or two households and one linked household, may choose to be linked with one another to form a “Christmas linked household” provided that—

(a)none of the households concerned is already part of a Christmas linked household, and

(b)all the adult members of each household agree.]

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