The transport secretary told the Commons that holidaymakers from England travelling to amber-list countries will not have to quarantine on return if they are fully vaccinated. The change will potentially open up travel to 140 countries, including the majority of tourist destinations, though some of those impose strict limits on UK travellers.

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