The Guardian – ‘Millions get holiday boost, rules relax’
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The Guardian – ‘Millions get holiday boost, rules relax’
The Guardian says the announcement is likely to partially revive the tourism sector but will also raise questions about whether the government is being complacent about the spread of the Beta variant. It adds the decision to abandon a watchlist idea will also put UK tourists at risk of having their plans aborted without any notice.
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