Pressure mounts on UK government to release list of 'air bridges'

Pressure is mounting on the government to release the list of countries British people can go on holiday to without having to quarantine for 14 days on their return. As lockdown restrictions are eased, confusion remains among holiday-goers over which countries would be included in so-called “air bridges” – some of which were supposed to be up and running by 6 July. There were mixed suggestions over when an announcement would be made, with No 10 indicating the details would be released later this week and briefings from other Whitehall departments suggesting it would be Wednesday or Thursday. MPs have said holidaymakers need urgent clarity to avoid them making bookings that could leave them out of pocket. Talks were ongoing on Wednesday night between the health secretary, Matt Hancock, and the devolved nations about the proposals to exempt some countries from quarantine. The shadow transport secretary, Jim McMahon, said ministers had promised to inform MPs this week on where people could book holidays.<br/>