For those wondering why France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland and Germany have banned travel from the UK, but the EU as a whole hasn't -- it's because EU member states are sovereign and make decisions independently of each other.

While I have your attention.
Christmas is a particularly challenging time for many people, and Covid has created more isolation.
Know that you are not alone.
The following organisations offer advice and support:
Samaritans:
Phone: 116 123
Email:Â [email protected]
Christmas is a particularly challenging time for many people, and Covid has created more isolation.
Know that you are not alone.
The following organisations offer advice and support:
Samaritans:
Phone: 116 123
Email:Â [email protected]
Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone struggling to cope and in need of immediate help.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Text SHOUT to 85258
HOPELineUKÂ offer support, practical advice and information to young people considering suicide and can also offer help and advice if youâre concerned about someone you know.
Phone: 0800 068 41 41
Phone: 0800 068 41 41
CALM, the campaign against living miserably aims to prevent male suicide in the UK and offers anonymous, confidential listening, information and signposting.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily 5pm-midnight)
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily 5pm-midnight)
Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.
Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24 hours a day)
Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24 hours a day)
Community Advice & Listening Line offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales.
Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text "help" to 81066
Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text "help" to 81066
Breathing Space offers a confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, weekends 24 hours).
Phone: 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, weekends 24 hours).
If you or your organisation is providing support over the festive period, please do add details to this thread.
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.