the travel ban for people living in the uk and eu, that was introduced last march by donald trump, is finally going to be relaxed. An announcement is expected later today from the us administration.

It looks as though those who can demonstrate they have been double-vaccinated will, from november, be allowed to enter the us.

One british official told me the decision had come completely out of the blue. Prime minister boris johnson had been planning to raise it tomorrow in his meeting at the white house with the president, but with little hope of making progress.

Though details have not been given, it is thought that the relaxation of the rules will come in time for people to travel over thanksgiving.