With Boris Johnson's confirmation that no restrictions would be put in place before Saturday, millions of people are expected to meet with family members
The build-up to Christmas could see the worst motorway traffic the UK has seen in six years as anxious Brits avoid public transport, experts fear.But with the Omicron variant ripping through the country, this could lead to a snarl-up on the nation's motorways.
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