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Quarantine for arrivals to UK may be cut to a week, says Shapps
Transport secretary describes 'test and release' scheme being considered as UK travel body says thousands of jobs at risk. The quarantine period for travellers arriving in the UK is likely only to be cut to about a week, according to the transport secretary, under a 'test and release' scheme being considered by the government's taskforce.Grant Shapps said the new regime, which is due to be confirmed in November, would require a single coronavirus test, to be taken about a week after arrival and paid for privately.
Brexit: Grant Shapps admits UK-EU flights could be grounded in the event of no deal
The transport secretary has acknowledged that flights between the UK and the European Union could be grounded from 1 January 2021 in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Thursday, 15 October 2020
The National
- Extra £58.6m in funding for bus operators in ScotlandEXTRA funding of up to £52.6 million will be provided by the Scottish Government until January for bus operators to cover lost income.
Northern Echo
- North Yorkshire bus service hit by government rail changes is handed cash lifelineA LIFELINE volunteer-run rural bus service which has lost funding due to the government axing railway franchises is being given a stay of execution.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Government needs to prop up bus services for another two years says transport expertSome of Leeds’s buses will disappear if the Government does not continue to subsidise services after the Covid-19 pandemic is over.
Leeds Live
- The first ever all-electric buses in Leeds and where you can spot themIt cost £7.3 million to roll out the environmentally-friendly buses across Leeds
Other News Sources
- Now you can book and ride: Catch a fflecsi bus around St Davids peninsulaPublic transport users in parts of Pembrokeshire will now be able to book a bus journey - thanks to Transport for Wales' expansion of its fflecsi service into the county.
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