Video: Watch Shapps hail latest govt help for travel sector

In a video posted on Twitter, Grant Shapps said the latest measures – which include a new “test and release” quarantine regime – allowed the government “to bolster international travel now while keeping the public safe”.

The new rules apply from 15 December.

“This reduction of self-isolation by up to two-thirds will help give people confidence to book international trips, knowing you can return to England and self-isolate for a shorter period of time once you have that negative test,” Shapps claimed.