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The government is set to review its list of countries that British holidaymakers can visit without a mandatory quarantine.
The review will be revealed today, and it could include countries moving to the so-called ‘green list’.
The list that allows holidaymakers to return to the UK without self isolating. Several countries are reportedly being considered, including Malta, and the Balaeric Islands (which include Mallorca and Ibiza).
The government has continually reviewed the list throughout the pandemic. Less than 15 countries are currently on the green list, and some, like Portugal, found themselves moved back to amber after a brief period of frictionless travel.
The news comes as government figures reveal that almost half of all adults aged 25 to 29 had received their first jab, while almost a third of those aged 18 to 24 had followed suit.
Hope for easing restrictions?
Many popular holiday destinations are rumoured to be staying on the amber list, which currently lists Portugal, Spain, Malta, Italy, and Greece.
Matt Hancock signalled possible changes to the rules last week, saying that the government was working on options to allow holidaymakers to return from amber countries without having to self-isolate. Credit: AP
Labour pressured the government this morning to support regional airports, as well as the international travel industry.Shadow transport minister Mike Kane called for a “sector-specific deal” to support regional airports.
Mr Kane went on: “Without a sector-specific deal our regional airports, the connectivity they provide and the jobs and communities they support are at risk.
“What assessment has the department made of the long-term viability of this critical infrastructure to our nation?”
Ministers comment
Asked about the easing of restrictions this morning, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that the government intended to “follow the data.” His comments come as the travel industry, including several British airlines, held a day of action, protesting a lack of clarity from the government about the easing of restrictions.
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi praised the uptake of jabs by the public, and said that efforts were making “a huge difference” in the fight against the virus.
“We have already given first doses to almost half of all 25 to 29-year-olds in England and only a week after the programme opened to all adults on Friday, one-third of people aged between 18 and 24 have had their first dose.
“To all of the young people who have stepped up, I want to say a huge thank you. You have protected yourself, you have protected your families, and you have protected your communities.”
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The government is set to review its list of countries that British holidaymakers can visit without a mandatory quarantine.
The review will be revealed today, and it could include countries moving to the so-called ‘green list’.
The list that allows holidaymakers to return to the UK without self isolating. Several countries are reportedly being considered, including Malta, and the Balaeric Islands (which include Mallorca and Ibiza).
The government has continually reviewed the list throughout the pandemic. Less than 15 countries are currently on the green list, and some, like Portugal, found themselves moved back to amber after a brief period of frictionless travel.
The news comes as government figures reveal that almost half of all adults aged 25 to 29 had received their first jab, while almost a third of those aged 18 to 24 had followed suit.
Hope for easing restrictions?
Many popular holiday destinations are rumoured to be staying on the amber list, which currently lists Portugal, Spain, Malta, Italy, and Greece.
Matt Hancock signalled possible changes to the rules last week, saying that the government was working on options to allow holidaymakers to return from amber countries without having to self-isolate. Credit: AP
Labour pressured the government this morning to support regional airports, as well as the international travel industry.Shadow transport minister Mike Kane called for a “sector-specific deal” to support regional airports.
Mr Kane went on: “Without a sector-specific deal our regional airports, the connectivity they provide and the jobs and communities they support are at risk.
“What assessment has the department made of the long-term viability of this critical infrastructure to our nation?”
Ministers comment
Asked about the easing of restrictions this morning, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that the government intended to “follow the data.” His comments come as the travel industry, including several British airlines, held a day of action, protesting a lack of clarity from the government about the easing of restrictions.
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi praised the uptake of jabs by the public, and said that efforts were making “a huge difference” in the fight against the virus.
“We have already given first doses to almost half of all 25 to 29-year-olds in England and only a week after the programme opened to all adults on Friday, one-third of people aged between 18 and 24 have had their first dose.
“To all of the young people who have stepped up, I want to say a huge thank you. You have protected yourself, you have protected your families, and you have protected your communities.”
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