Camping, caravan & self-catering UK holidays return from April in roadmap out of lockdown

Boris Johnson: A look at possible road map

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced UK holidays are anticipated to be back on from April 12. The news came as part of the Government’s plan to unlock the UK following the third national lockdown.

Camping, caravan and self-catering holidays are set to be given the green light.

However, it is not yet clear what the future holds for international holidays.

Johnson spoke live from Downing Street at 3:30 pm on Monday to unveil his plans for allowing Britons more freedoms as the vaccination roll-out presses on.

Lockdown restrictions will be eased at the same pace in all regions across England.

“Step two, will begin at least five weeks after the beginning of step one and no earlier than April 12, with an announcement at least seven days in advance,” he said.

During this stage “holiday lets” will be allowed from this time, however the Prime Minister pointed out “only for use by individuals or household groups”.

This will include camping and caravan holidays, as well as private rentals.

For May 17, should data continue to “satisfy the four tests”, more of the leisure industry will reopen.

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This includes hotels, hostels and B&Bs across the country.

The Prime Minister explained: “The level of infection is broadly similar across England, so we will ease restrictions in all areas at the same time.”

However, he said the nation will be lead by “data not dates”.

Mr Johnson continued: “We now aim to offer a first dose to all those in groups five to nine by April 15, and I’m setting another stretching target to offer a first dose to every adult.

“By the end of July as more of us are inoculated, so the protection afforded by the vaccines will gradually replace the restrictions.”

A second review will come from July which will consider international travel restrictions.

However, this will be dependent on the rate of infections and hospitalisations.

Mr Johnson explained: “A second review will consider the resumption of international travel, which is vital for many businesses, which have been hardest kicked including retail hospitality, tourism, and aviation.”

He pointed out the expansion of rapid testing and the vaccine rollout will be key.

“We’ll begin no earlier than June 21 with appropriate mitigations, we will aim to remove all legal limits on social contact, on weddings, and other life events,” he said.

He added: “I want to reassure the house, we will not pull the rug out for the duration of the pandemic the government will continue to do whatever it takes to protect jobs and livelihoods across the UK.”

Rules and restrictions may also be reintroduced at a local level should a new variant or outbreak strike.

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