Grant Shapps

What Happens Now The French Border Has Reopened

Transport secretary Grant Shapps says it could take days to test all drivers for Covid-19, with estimates of 8,000 lorries stuck in Kent.
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Senior Tory Suggests PM And Scientists Deliberately Kept MPs In Dark Over New Covid Strain

Sir Desmond Swayne is one of several backbenchers demanding a recall of the Commons. Grant Shapps has disputed the claims.
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'Is This A Joke?' High Value Business Traveller Exemption Slammed As 'Elitist'

"It really is one rule for the rich and one rule for everyone else with this government," one Labour MP said.
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'High Value' Business Travellers Returning To England No Longer Have To Self-Isolate

Transport secretary Grant Shapps exempts sports stars, performing arts professionals and journalists from quarantine.
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Two-Week Holiday Quarantine Cut If You Pay For A Covid Test

Period of self-isolation can be reduced from December 15, by taking a test after five days.
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Stuff The Rules! Poultry Workers Get Quarantine Exception To Avoid Christmas Turkey Shortage

Overseas staff who pluck for Britain will be able to work during quarantine – but must stay abreast of other requirements.
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Mainland Greece Removed From UK Government's Safe Travel List

Only the islands of Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Zakynthos and Kos maintain their exemption from quarantine requirements.
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Two-Week Holiday Quarantine Could Be Cut – But You'll Have To Pay For It

Transport secretary Grant Shapps says the government is making "very good progress" on a new system.
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Grant Shapps Hints 14-Day Quarantine Could Be Cut With Airport Testing

The transport secretary will set out a new airport testing plan for international arrivals.
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UK Travellers Returning From Denmark, Slovakia and Iceland Required To Self-Isolate

Transport secretary Grant Shapps revealed anyone returning from the countries will need to quarantine for 14 days.
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