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What new horror does the UK plan? Spain, France and Italy may be added to new ‘Amber watch list’

July 31, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

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The UK Government is set to announce changes to the list of countries in each band. The bands determine restrictions on arrival to the UK. The UK newspapers are floating a new band being introduced.

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Reuters reports UK/EU ban by USA will not be lifted “at this point”

July 26, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

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Looks like the COVID ban on arrivals from the UK/EU is set to stay.

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UK Daily Mail reports single immigration officer at T5 today

July 24, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty 2 Comments

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It appears that there was a single Border Force officer at T5 this morning creating more stories in the British papers of queues at Immigration.

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US State Department advises against travel to the UK

July 19, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty

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US State Department advises US Citizens not to travel to the UK in light of a surge in COVID infections.

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Even the New York Times is asking why Europeans cannot visit the US

July 9, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty

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The New York Times is asking why many countries are still prevented from visiting the US. The answers are unclear.

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COVID changes – So what is happening in the UK?

July 5, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty

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So just what is happening in the UK? The Prime Minister announces changed this afternoon.

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Heathrow Rewards removing option for airline transfer on 31 Dec 21

July 2, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

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Heathrow Rewards members are losing another way to spend their points when, on 31 December 2021, the ability to transfer to airline schemes is removed.

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Check your UK BA Amex Offers – 5000 Avios for £200 spend with Marriott

July 2, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

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New BA Amex offer for stays to European Marriott properties.

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UK Government minister (poorly) justifies the special quarantine exemption for business people

July 1, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty

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The UK Government has made special rules for significant business people coming to the UK which enables them to avoid quarantine. The disparity with the rules for ordinary people was raised by a journalist, it didn’t go well with the Minister who was sent.

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Heathrow Rewards web site back up – new sign-in procedure

June 30, 2021 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

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The Heathrow Rewards web site is back and working, at last.

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