All seven remaining countries on the red list will be removed from Monday

The Department for Transport have announced the remaining seven countries on the government's travel red list will be removed

The remaining seven countries on the government's travel red list will be removed from Monday November 1 at 4am. The announcement comes the day after the Chancellor halved air duty on short-haul flights. The UK's red list has been the subject of criticism from travel industry leaders. Critics say the selection had little rhyme or reason, with many countries over the past year demonstrating lower covid transmission than Britain. Today's announcement is the latest in a slew of loosened travel arrangements that have come into effect this month. At the start of October, the government cut the amber travel list. Fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England from more than 100 countries only needed a lateral flow test on arrival. Travellers arriving in Scotland and Wales have needed the more expensive PCR test but this is set to change on Sunday (October 31). Related links:

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