The next update to the UK’s traffic light travel restrictions is set to take place on either Wednesday 4 or Thursday 5 August.
Such announcements are always eagerly anticipated by Brits eyeing up a trip abroad, will all eyes on the green list of quarantine-free destinations.
Since a change to the rules on 19 July, fully-vaccinated British arrivals from amber list countries (and under-18s) have also been able to forego the previously mandatory 10-day isolation period, expanding the list of potential destinations for many.
From Monday this rule will be extended to EU and US visitors too, a change which the travel industry hopes can breathe life into the sector – here’s what to expect from the next major update.
Which countries could go on the green list?
Despite the changes to amber list restrictions, green list countries remains the safest, cheapest and most hassle-free options for overseas holidays.
And reports have suggested that travellers could be in…