Britain is working on easing travel restrictions for the fully vaccinated to allow people to enjoy a summer holiday on Europe's beaches but the plans are not finalised yet, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.

Currently British citizens are essentially prevented from travelling to most countries — including those in the European Union — as the quarantine and testing rules are so cumbersome and expensive.

Hancock told Sky News that the government did want to let people have a family holiday, but only when it was safe to do so.

“We're working on plans to essentially allow the vaccine to bring back some of the freedoms that have had to be restricted to keep people safe,” Hancock told Sky News.