All the travel rules still in place despite Boris Johnson’s major Covid announcement

THE Prime Minister has confirmed that Brits will no longer have to isolate if they test positive for Covid, as he announced a number of restrictions being lifted across the UK.

However, the Living With Covid plan did not include any travel changes for Brits going on holiday.

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Here is everything you need to know about returning to the UK, as well as the rules changes earlier this month.

Pre-arrival Covid tests scrapped

The mandatory pre-arrival Covid test was dropped on February 4 for Brits entering the country.

Previously, anyone returning to the UK had to pre-book a test before boarding their flight.

Day 2 Covid tests scrapped

Also scrapped this month was a day two Covid test required from all arrivals.

Previously, anyone entering the UK had to take a lateral flow test either on or before day two, after the requirement for it to be a PCR test was also dropped.

Since February 11, if you are fully vaccinated, you no longer need to take a test at all.

Simplified Passenger Locator Form

While Brits will still need to fill in the Passenger Locator Forms, they are being made much easier.

Previously they required a lot of information from travellers including addresses of where they were staying and proof of Covid tests.

Now, Brits only need to fill in their vaccination status, travel history and contact details.

This could be scrapped by the Easter holidays, with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps pushing for it.

No quarantining for unvaxxed Brits

Brits who haven’t had both of their jabs yet still have to have pre-arrival and day two Covid tests.

However, you no longer need to quarantine for 10 days on arrival.

There’s more good news for holidaymakers as an increasing number of hotspots are scrapping test requirements – meaning vaccinated Brits can take a trip without needing a single Covid test.

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