Previously only fully vaccinated people were able to enter the UK without the need for tests - and a passenger locator form had to be completed within 72 hours of travel.
'Greater freedom ahead of Easter' despite rising COVID cases
Aviation minister Robert Courts said the lifting of restrictions was due to"sacrifices made by the whole country", adding that he hopes to"never see a day" when the rules are re-introduced.The decision was made despitein all four UK nations since the end of January, according to the Office for National Statistics.
The number of people hospitalised with the virus has increased 22% in the last week - a total of 11,580 patients in the last seven days.
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