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Coronavirus UK: Government is ‘set to DROP 14-day quarantine policy by end of month’ UK Border

Coronavirus UK: Government is ‘set to DROP 14-day quarantine policy by end of month’

British holidaymakers' plans for a summer holiday in Spain were thrown into confusion today as the country said it was not discussion the creation of an 'air bridge' for tourists with Britain.The UK Government is expected to drop its 14-day quarantine policy by the end of the month in favour of bespoke…
bubmag
June 9, 2020
UK makes 14-days quarantine mandatory for travellers, airlines protest UK Border

UK makes 14-days quarantine mandatory for travellers, airlines protest

"These measures are disproportionate and unfair on British citizens as well as international visitors arriving in the UK," the statement reads TopicsEngland | Coronavirus | airline industry The United Kingdom's compulsory 14-day quarantine for inbound travellers, by air, rail or ferries, came into force on the country's borders from Monday amid protests from the…
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June 8, 2020
Coronavirus: Cautious optimism as Scotland records first day of zero registered Covid-19 deaths in 11 weeks UK Border

Coronavirus: Cautious optimism as Scotland records first day of zero registered Covid-19 deaths in 11 weeks

Scotland has marked its first day without a Covid-19 death being registered since the onset of the pandemic in March. Nicola Sturgeon warned Scots not to “read too much into a single day’s figures”, but nevertheless said it was a moment “we’ve all longed to see”. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman…
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June 7, 2020
The pro-migrant support you’re seeing from the public is under threat – and this what could turn things sour UK Border

The pro-migrant support you’re seeing from the public is under threat – and this what could turn things sour

The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Tens of millions of Britons on their doorsteps applauding an organisation propped up by foreign workers each week. A prime minister thanking two immigrants whose work as nurses saved his life.…
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June 5, 2020
The most recent fishing season sees 108 smugglers arrested and over 2 tonnes of glass eels seized in Europe UK Border

The most recent fishing season sees 108 smugglers arrested and over 2 tonnes of glass eels seized in Europe

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, which takes places tomorrow, Europol marks this day by promoting environmental action and its commitment to support EU Member States in tackling environmental crime. The annual Operation Lake aims to combat trafficking of endangered species in the EU and to dismantle violent…
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June 4, 2020
Boris Johnson facing mounting backlash over government’s plan to quarantine travellers for 14 days UK Border

Boris Johnson facing mounting backlash over government’s plan to quarantine travellers for 14 days

The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Boris Johnson was facing a mounting backlash from the UK’s travel and aviation industries as the government forced through a 14-day quarantine on travellers in the face of growing opposition within…
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June 3, 2020
Abbott to Farage: Bojo Needs His ‘Mojo’, Must Start Sending Back Illegal Boat Migrants to France UK Border

Abbott to Farage: Bojo Needs His ‘Mojo’, Must Start Sending Back Illegal Boat Migrants to France

In an interview with Brexit Party Leader Nigel Farage, the former prime minister of Australia, Tony Abbott, said that Britain needs to take a hard stance in stopping illegal boat migrants sailing across the English Channel from France in order to halt the growing crisis. Mr Farage, who has been…
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June 2, 2020
Report: Channel Migrants ‘Threaten to Throw Their Children Into the Water’ to Keep French Away UK Border

Report: Channel Migrants ‘Threaten to Throw Their Children Into the Water’ to Keep French Away

Illegal migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats threaten to drown themselves or their children in order to keep French ships back, according to reports. Migrants from coronavirus-infected camps on the French coast have been crossing the English Channel in record numbers, with many seemingly being escorted into British…
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May 29, 2020