Prime minister, Boris Johnson, is due to reveal whether the final step in the easing of Covid-19 restrictions can be taken on Monday. However, with cases rising, doubts are beginning to creep in.

The move, designed to pressure the government into a safe return to international travel, comes as patience runs thin with incompetence and indecision in Westminster.

Hotel quarantine for arrivals from the most dangerous destinations has been required for nearly four months, and there had been concerns of passengers mixing in queues during immigration.

The ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign, which first launched in autumn 2020, highlights the quality destinations, visitor attractions and experiences on offer across the UK to build back demand for breaks.

UK-listed travel, hospitality and leisure companies issued 90 per cent fewer profit warnings during the first three months of 2021 than they did during the equivalent period in 2020.

Some passengers arriving in the UK are having to extend their quarantine or pay for additional Covid-19 tests as private labs are failing to deliver results on time, Which? has found.