Many travellers aren't getting their COVID19 test results back on time, says Which? travel editor Rory Boland. He says there isn't enough capacity to deal with the number of tests and the system 'won't cope' when international travel reopens. More:
Home Office and UK Border Force 'need to get a grip' on the checks, says Heathrow's chief executiveHeathrow's chief executive has said he is"deeply concerned" the UK's Border Force will not be able to cope with additional COVID checks if all foreign travel resumes from 17 May.
John Holland-Kaye told Sky News the Home Office and UK Border Force"need to get a grip" on the checks or change the system ahead of that date - when the government is hoping to allow people to go on holiday again.out of England's lockdown, step three - from 17 May - could also see most social contact rules lifted and indoor hospitality reopened, with a view to lifting the majority of restrictions by 21 June.
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