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Green and amber lists could be axed and Johnson’s big gamble

Government
Rob Gill
8 September 2021

The government could scrap green and amber lists when the traffic light system is reviewed next month, while prime minister Boris Johnson plans to raise taxes to pay for social care and the NHS.

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The traffic light system could be abolished in October in a bid to “simplify” the rules for international travel – a move that would be hugely welcome for the travel industry.

Elsewhere, the government has denied plans for a “firebreak” lockdown during next month’s half-term holiday and Boeing directors are set to be sued over the crashes of two 737 Max aircraft.

Here are the headlines that the travel industry woke up to on Wednesday (8 September).

Green and amber travel lists could be scrapped