A travel corridor between the UK and US for free movement is being considered, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in an interview with LBC.
He added that the UK-US travel corridor will likely allow people to “come freely in a way that they normally do”.
Additional comments
“If we are sensible and cautious then we can see a very very strong economic recovery. “
“Vaccines are enabling us to make this economic recovery.”
“August 16 [date for easing of self-isolation restrictions] is ‘nailed on.”
“Will see a steady economic recovery this year though there will be bumps along the road.”
“This is a tough time financially for the government.”
Britain reported 23,511 new covid cases in the latest 24 hours, according to official figures released on Tuesday.
Market reaction
GBP/USD caught a fresh bid on the above comments, now heading back towards 1.3900. The spot was last seen trading at 1.3878, modestly flat on the day, bouncing off daily lows at 1.3864.
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