South Africa, Kenya, Brazil and Mexico have been taken off England’s Covid travel red list, meaning travellers from these countries no longer have to quarantine in an approved hotel at their cost for 10 full days.

UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the changes begin on Monday and “mark the next step” in opening travel.

This latest move will be seen as a boost to the airline industry and families separated during the pandemic.

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All arrivals will still complete a passenger locator form.

The UK government sets Covid travel rules for England. Devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will announce any changes to their rules in due course.