News agency Reuters reported on Tuesday (26 May) that talks were under way over an agreement which would allow Britons returning from Portugal to forego the UK government’s two-week mandatory self-isolation, or quarantine, requirement due to come into force on 8 June.
Portugal has placed tourism at the heart of its economy over the past decade, contributing about 15% of the country’s GDP, with Britain has emerged as its strongest source market.
The country’s foreign ministry told Reuters it was confident that given the two countries’ "reciprocal interests", a solution could be found in time for the summer season.
