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Green list update to be ‘very cautious’ and airlines join legal challenge

Government
Rob Gill
18 June 2021

Hopes for additions to the green list later this month could be dashed by the government’s cautious approach to reopening international travel.

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Meanwhile, two major UK airlines have joined the legal challenge to the traffic light system’s “lack of transparency” when deciding on a country’s status.

In another blow to the travel industry, chancellor Rishi Sunak has ruled out any extension to Covid-19 financial support measures, despite the four-week delay in lifting restrictions in England.

UK’s green list update will be ‘very cautious’