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Sophie McCoid

Spain to let British tourists in without quarantine from Monday

Spain have announced that UK tourists will be able to enter the country for a holiday from Monday.

The Spanish government announced today that people from the UK will be able to enter the country for non-essential journeys from Monday onwards - reports Sky News.

Brits will be expected to be able to show they have been vaccinated or have proof of a negative test, before they're allowed to enter Spain.

But Spain remains on the UK's amber list for travel, meaning that people should only travel there for essential reasons.

People returning from an amber list country has to quarantine at home when they arrive back in the UK and take two covid tests on their return as well.

Today Justice Minister Robert Buckland reiterated that people should not be travelling to amber list countries for holidays, but he was slammed by presenter Ranvir Singh.

Ranvir exploded and said: "What is the point of an amber list, what is the point of dangling this carrot of countries that might or might not be green in two weeks.

"The holiday companies don't know if they should refund people because the government says it's not illegal to go, so they think why should we lose out."

Kate chipped in and said: "There is no clarity or commitment from the government."

Ranvir said: "People have to choose between losing money or breaking the law, frankly it's outrageous."

Mr Buckland said: "Having an amber list is sensible, people don't have to go into a hotel and it does allow for family emergencies or work and at least some essential travel."

Spain's decision comes after it was reported that restrictions are being eased in hotspots like Magaluf and Ibiza.

This means incoming tourists will be able to enjoy bars and restaurants both indoors and outdoors after months of restrictions.

Bars that have been shut for months are now re-opening their doors, reports say.

Those that have been open have been stifled by restrictions which included customers only allowed on terraces and venues shutting at 5pm each night

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