Balearic islands likely to move to England’s amber list

Ministers considering blocking most passengers from France over Beta variant fears

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Spain's Balearic islands are likely to be moved from England's travel green watchlist to amber, while ministers consider taking the drastic step of blocking most passengers coming from France given fears over rising cases of the Beta variant there.

The changes are being discussed on Wednesday afternoon but no final decisions have been made. An announcement will be made later on Wednesday that will come into force from early next week.