Coronavirus UK: Testing arrivals could catch 94% infections

Testing travellers for coronavirus one week after they arrive into the UK could catch virtually all imported cases and solve Britain’s quarantine row, a study suggested today. Modelling by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found isolating people for seven days then testing them could catch 94 per cent of infections coming from high … Read more

Testing travellers for coronavirus week after arriving in UK could catch 94% of infections

Testing travellers for coronavirus one week after they arrive into the UK could catch virtually all imported cases and solve Britain’s quarantine row, a study suggested today. Modelling by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found isolating people for seven days then testing them could catch 94 per cent of infections coming from high … Read more

Minister warns there is ‘no silver bullet’ to save summer holidays

Ministers today warned there is ‘no silver bullet’ to save summer holidays abroad amid claims that Belgium, Luxembourg and Croatia could soon be added to the UK’s travel quarantine list.  Boris Johnson is believed to be worried that a second spike in infections in the UK could start within a fortnight after he warned of a … Read more

Friday is set to be the hottest day of year with temperatures of up to 91F in London

Who needs Spain? Friday is set to be the hottest day of year with temperatures of up to 91F in London Temperatures could reach up to 91F in London and the South East on Friday on hottest day of the year so far  It should be hotter than forecasts in Ibiza, where the mercury will … Read more

Hopes quarantine could be cut to a week

Travellers to Britain from high-risk countries could safely stop quarantining if they test negative after seven days, scientists have suggested.  Fresh modelling has found that testing arrivals a week after entering the UK would identify 94 per cent of coronavirus cases. It means that those who test negative would be almost certain they were not … Read more

Your summer holiday guide through a sea of confusion

There have been mixed messages, inconsistencies and confusion over holidays abroad this summer.  Not any more. Despite the likelihood of thousands of holidaymakers having their travel plans ruined, the Prime Minister is, to borrow a phrase from one of his predecessors, ‘not for turning’.  ‘Let’s be absolutely clear about what’s happening in Europe, amongst some of … Read more

Sam Faiers faces 10-day quarantine returning to UK from Spain

Sam Faiers and her partner Paul Knightley were spotted returning to London on Tuesday, after enjoying a week-long post-lockdown trip to Marbella, Spain. Accompanied by their two children Paul Jr., four, and Rose, two, the couple donned face masks as they made their way through Heathrow Airport’s bustling terminal. And former TOWIE star Sam, 29, … Read more

What does Spain being added to the UK’s quarantine list mean for travellers?

Thousands of Britons have had travel plans scuppered after the Government announced holidaymakers going to Spain – or are currently there – must quarantine for 14 days on their return. It’s another blow for the beleaguered travel industry, with many booking last minute sunshine trips to Spain or simply going ahead with summer holidays that … Read more

Teachers are warned DON’T travel abroad at the end of the summer holidays

Teachers are warned DON’T travel abroad at the end of the summer holidays or face losing pay if they are put into quarantine during term time School staff are unable to work from home and could face taking unpaid leave The UK has removed Spain from its list of safe countries after second wave fears … Read more

Bloodied bull dies in agony as Spain holds its first bullfights after coronavirus lockdown

Horrifying images show a sword twitching up and down in a bull’s back as its dying body convulsed at Spain‘s first bullfight since lockdown.  The gruesome spectacle was filmed in Avila, 55 miles west of the Spanish capital, Madrid. It has unleashed a fresh storm of outrage at the bloodsport, with campaigners demanding an end … Read more