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Pre-departure Covid-19 tests scrapped in England
Boris Johnson has confirmed pre-departure travel Covid-19 tests to enter England from overseas will be scrapped from Friday. PCR test on arrival have also been replaced by lateral flow requirements.
Sunak unveils £1bn support for UK hospitality sector
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £1 billion fund designed to support the UK hospitality sector as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 disrupts the festive season.
ABTA calls for relaxation of Covid-19 testing requirements
ABTA has joined calls for a relaxation of testing requirements for travellers to and from the UK. The body has also issued a plea for financial support as bookings slip in response to restrictions.
Government removes red list destinations as Omicron spreads
Hotel quarantine had been reintroduced for travellers from a number of destinations in southern Africa earlier this month in an attempt to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Nigeria added to red list for England arrivals
The change means UK and Irish citizens and residents arriving from Nigeria must isolate in a government-approved managed quarantine facility for ten days on arrival.
UK to reintroduce pre-departure Covid-19 testing
The government has confirmed all UK arrivals must once again show proof of a negative PCR or lateral flow test before they will be permitted entry. The new rules come into effect on Tuesday.
UKinbound: No Christmas rebound for tourism sector
UKinbound has released stark new figures indicating that its members expect international visitors to be down 75 per cent in November and December, compared to 2019.
Johnson confirms UK arrivals will require PCR test
Boris Johnson has confirmed travellers touching down in the UK will require a PCR test on arrival. The move comes as authorities seek to contain the spread of a new Covid-19 variant, known as Omicron.
New UK red list additions as Omicron fears grow
Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Angola have been added to the travel red list for arrivals into England as fears over a new variant of Covid-19 grow.
South Africa leads red list additions as new Covid-19 variant identified
The government has reintroduced red list restrictions on arrivals from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia with immediate effect.
Government to partially fund two domestic routes from London
The government has confirmed it will provide up to £4.3 million to fund direct flights between London and Newquay, and London and Dundee. It is hoped a flights will create hundreds of jobs.
Quarantine rules removed for under-18s entering England
From November 22nd, younger travellers will be treated as fully vaccinated at the border and will be exempt from self-isolation requirements on arrival, day eight testing and pre-departure testing.