Will quarantine-free travel to Europe open up by the end of July?
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow and never miss the top Royal stories again. European travel is off the cards for most Britons who are seeking holidays at the moment. However, many are hoping it will open once again over the coming months. One leading travel expert has criticised the Governments decision to pause the reopening of foreign travel, claiming ministers are watching their backs rather than paying attention to the data. International travel opened up to Britons less than a month ago, but only selected locations are open for leisure and do not mandate quarantine periods. Most of Europe is now off the cards for Britons, although Portugal had originally been included on the green list. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps today warned loosening travel restrictions could risk screwing up progress the UK has made with its vaccination programme. He told Sky News: I think most people agree weve got to be cautious. I am the transport secretary, I want transport to happen, I want international transport to happen, but I think most people appreciate that what we need to do is open up cautiously. 12 potential green list countries