Pre-departure tests scrapped for travellers as bookings soar

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Pre-departure tests scrapped for travellers as bookings soar
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Pre-departure tests for travellers entering the UK have been scrapped as of Friday morning as airlines see a surge in bookings ✈ Follow our LIVE blog for more updates 👇

The daily coronavirus figures will become less relevant as positive lateral flow tests no longer need a PCR confirmation, a senior public health adviser has said.

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