Reuters are reporting that a decision was made on Friday by the US Government that the current ban on travel to the US, from amongst others the UK and US, will not be lifted in the short term.

There was hope that following a meeting between the US President and the Chancellor of Germany, there might be movement but this appears to be scuppered by the Delta variation which is common in Europe, and indeed the US.

This news will be very disappointing to many, especially those with loved ones in the US who may not have been able to see them for nearly 18 months.