Millions of Britons could see their holiday horizons expand this summer with the Government expected to announce today that quarantine will be waived for double-jabbed Britons returning from amber destinations.

The change could come into effect as early as July 19, Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, is set to confirm this morning. Most major European destinations are currently in the amber category, which requires quarantine as well as an additional PCR test for returning travellers.

Some testing costs will remain for immunised Britons: the mandatory day two PCR test on return to the UK will still be required, regardless of vaccination status, for example. Children will be exempt from quarantine, but parents will still also need to pay for their tests on day two.

For the latest updates, follow our liveblog: hhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/travel-announcement-update-double-vaccinated-quarantine-amber/

Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/3idrdLH

Get the latest headlines: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/

Telegraph.co.uk and YouTube.com/TelegraphTV are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.

#travel #quarantine #amberlist