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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Charlotte Hadfield

Boris Johnson tells of hopeful changes to UK holidays

Boris Johnson recommended people take a "staycation" this summer as the government prepares to review overseas travel in the coming days.

The Prime Minister is under increasing pressure from within his own party to form so-called air bridges with nations that have Covid-19 under control.

If put into place, these air bridges will make certain countries exempt from the current two week quarantine rule imposed on on June 8 for new arrivals to the UK.

Speaking at tonight's daily Downing Street briefing, Mr Johnson said the government will be reviewing the situation on June 29, including quarantine rules and air bridges.

The Prime Minister said: "The current advice is still that people should avoid non-essential travel.

"We will be reviewing the situation on the 29th, we will be looking at the quarantine rules and what we can do to create air bridges."

But he added: "This is a fantastic country to go on holiday in and I would not hesitate to recommend staycations as well."

The Prime Minister announced a number of changes to lockdown restrictions across England today, to take effect from July 4.

The changes include a reduction of the two-metre social distancing rule which can now be relaxed and replaced with a "one metre plus" rule.

Indoor gatherings of any two households will now also be allowed, while many venues and businesses will be allowed to reopen, such as bars, restaurants, hotels and campsites.

For the full list of changes announced today click here.

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