The Government is expected to sign off on a plan that will lift mandatory isolation for those who have received both jabs-even if they have come in contact with someone who has tested positive. The Times newspaper says that, on Monday, ministers will sign off plans which fully vaccinated will be “ advised ” to undergo testing if they have such contact. Their report suggests ministers" intend to drop all legal requirements on those who have had both jabs if they encounter a confirmed case." From

The cost of quarantining Britons returning from red-list destinations could fall on the backs of UK taxpayers after the Government conceded to allow travels to" apply for a fee waiver or reduction on the grounds of financial hardship".... Current nations on the Government's red-list include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey.... Taxpayers in the UK might have to pay for British holiday-makers who cannot afford the ￡1, 750 cost of the hotel quarantine bill. The Government had previously ref