Brits can go on holiday to France, Germany, Spain and Italy from TOMORROW
BRITS will be able to holiday in four European countries from tomorrow.
Trippers can stay in Germany, France, Spain and Italy without needing to quarantine if they return from July 10.
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British tourists joined the locals and enjoyed the beach in Magaluf[/caption]Up to 60 countries are expected to be added to the list soon.
Full “air bridge” deals have not yet been negotiated but so-called gentlemen’s agreements have been made with popular destinations.
The Sun can reveal the new rules will not apply to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who have decided to assess countries’ safety using different measures.
Even if citizens fly out from England, their devolved administrations will require they quarantine on return.
Wrangling with France nearly scuppered the plans.
We will not hesitate to move quickly to protect ourselves if infection rates rise in countries we are reconnecting with
Grant Shapps
A Whitehall source said: “Unfortunately, the old alliance between France and Scotland have made life difficult but it got there in the end.”
All passengers, bar a few exemptions, must still provide contact information on arrival in the UK.
And quarantines will remain for the worst-hit nations such as Brazil, the USA and India.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “Today marks the next step in carefully reopening our great nation.
“Whether you are a holidaymaker ready to travel abroad or a business eager to open your doors again, this is good news for British people and great news for British businesses.”
It has emerged no one arriving in the UK has later been fined for breaching quarantine rules.
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And critics have branded the policy a waste of time. Travel consultant Paul Charles said: “It’s to be welcomed the Government is effectively abandoning travel corridors and blanket quarantine.”
Ex-transport minister Theresa Villiers said: “So far this policy has caused damage to the travel industry without any evidence it cuts Covid risk.”
Travellers could be tested on arrival, with results given within 24 hours.
British holidaymakers are now allowed to their favourite holiday spots[/caption]CORONAVIRUS CRISIS - STAY IN THE KNOW
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