UK ministers rushed forward France quarantine by 24 hours
by Simon Murphy, Libby Brooks and Heather Stewart from World news | The Guardian on (#56XRP)
Holidaymakers scramble home as it emerges No 10 changed timing after call with devolved administrations
Thousands of holidaymakers scrambled to return from France on Friday night amid chaotic scenes as it emerged ministers rushed forward the imposition of quarantine measures by 24 hours.
It is understood that Downing Street had initially planned for the rules to come into force on Sunday but it was brought ahead to 4am on Saturday after discussions with Holyrood and other devolved administrations, leaving tourists a narrower window to get home.
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