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'Keep PLFs' say doctors; Russia seeks to retain leased aircraft

Government
Gary Noakes
15 March 2022

UK government plans to scrap all remaining curbs on travel, including testing and passenger locator forms, gain widespread coverage in Tuesday’s national press (15 March).

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However, the plans outlined by transport secretary Grant Shapps on Monday (14 March) have come under fire from medical professionals, who question the wisdom of getting rid of the measures with Covid still rife.

Elsewhere, Russia has changed laws to allow it to keep hold of leased aircraft, while a false accusation levelled at their boss by an Aviareps employee has cost them dearly.

Here are the main headlines concerning travel making the national press on Tuesday 15 March.

Medical experts challenge Shapps over PLF abolition