Spain holidays: Catalonia region in lockdown just as quarantine rules scrapped for Britons

Spain has put a region into lockdown after a spike in coronavirus. Sergia in northeastern Catalonia is locked down, with 200,000 residents affected.

What are the current rules for Britons when it comes to overseas travel?

From the 6th July, Brits can go on holiday or visit loved ones without having to self-isolate on return if travelling to countries with an air bridge deal.

The Department of Transport said: “This will mean that holidaymakers travelling to and from certain destinations will not need to self-isolate on either leg of their journey.”

It added that the list of exempt countries will be “kept under constant review, so that if the health risks increase, self-isolation measures can be re-introduced to help stop the spread of the disease into England.”