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Govt in 'top-level' talks over New York travel corridor

Government
James Chapple
27 August 2020

The government has reportedly opened "top-level" talks with authorities in the US over a quarantine-free London-New York travel corridor.

Times Square, New York City

Markets around the world are readying to realign their relationships with the US (Credit: iStock)

According to The Telegraph, ministers are keen to unlock travel to low-risk destinations currently off limits owing to the US’s Covid epidemic.


It comes after transport secretary Grant Shapps last week revealed the government was exploring the possibility of regional travel corridors.


A source told the paper discussions were ongoing "at a very senior level" with a view to ensuring the US remains a strong trading partner ahead of Brexit.

A Department for Transport spokesperson told The Telegraph discussions between foreign governments over a range of issues were commonplace, adding public health in the UK remained the UK government’s top priority.