UK returns to lockdown; airlines cancel flights

The UK Prime Minister announced new national restrictions over the weekend due to a rising COVID-19 infection rate, which requires all citizens to stay at home. The new restrictions come into force on Thursday (Nov. 5). According to the official government guidance, there is no exemption for staying away from home on holiday. This means people cannot travel internationally or within the UK, unless for “work, education or other legally permitted exemptions”. Inbound international travel will continue to be governed by the travel corridor approach, and those currently on a domestic holiday will be allowed to finish their holidays, but