Britain's vaccinated travellers will be able to go on half-term holidays next month without taking Covid-19 tests on their return, The Times reported.

Transport minister Grant Shapps is in favour of ending the testing system for the double-jabbed in time for the February break, the report said.

An announcement on the change in guidance would be made on Jan 26, the report said.

A face mask lies on the ground, next to the Covid Memorial Wall, in London, on January 15. — AP
A face mask lies on the ground, next to the Covid Memorial Wall, in London, on January 15. — AP

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