Leeds news LIVE: Portugal moved onto amber list as latest travel announcements made
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Ministers have confirmed Portugal will be placed on the amber travel list following a meeting between the Westminster and devolved governments, as well as the Joint Biosecurity Centre.
It is among a number of changes announced today after Boris Johnson warned the Government will have “no hesitation” over moving countries off the green list where necessary.
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Leeds news LIVE: Number of over 50s across city double vaccinated revealed
Key Events
- Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine approved for use in 12 to 15-year-olds
- Around 84 per cent of over 50s in Leeds have had both vaccine doses
Leeds weather forecast: Bank holiday likely to see hottest day of the year so far
The balmy bank holiday is set to bring the warmest weather of the year so far, with the mercury due to hit 25C on Monday.
Forecasters at the Met Office warned people to slap on plenty of sun cream as UV light levels will be high or very high.
The previous high of 24.5C (76.1F) was recorded on March 30 at Kew Gardens.
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