Airbnb restricts UK bookings to coronavirus keyworkers, after government criticises opportunistic hosts
A BBC London investigation subsequently found hundreds of properties - some within shared accommodation - were being marketed in the capital to tourists for the coming Easter bank holiday weekend.
Government rules state that tourism-related accommodation should only be provided to keyworkers needing to self-isolate during the pandemic.
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