THE Canaries, the Maldives, Denmark and Mykonos have all been REMOVED from the quarantine list, the Transport Secretary said last night.

Grant Shapps said people returning from those countries would no longer need to self isolate from 4am on Sunday - but Denmark has their own rules for Brits and travellers will need a "worthy reason".

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He said last night: "Following an assessment of the latest data, the Canaries, the Maldives, Denmark and Mykonos have been ADDED to the list.

"From 4am on Sunday 25th Oct, you will no longer need to self-isolate if you arrive from those destinations."

He also announced that Liechtenstein would be given fresh quarantine rules from 4am Sunday morning.

Fresh data from Liechtenstein shows the infection rate has jumped from 65.1 to 244.9 cases per 100,000 in the last week - a massive 276 per cent increase.

Mr Shapps said: "The latest data indicates we need to remove Liechtenstein from the Travel Corridors list.

"From 4am on Sunday the 25th October, you will need to self-isolate if you arrive from there."

The move is a boost for the travel industry.

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Trade body Abta said: “After a terrible summer season, this is a bit of light at the end of a very dark tunnel.

“We have been highlighting the need to move to a regional approach to quarantine, citing the Canary Islands as a specific example, so it is good to see the Government take action.

“But we must remember that the pandemic brought foreign travel to a standstill and for most companies there has been little or no chance to start a recovery.”

Those hoping to head to Denmark will be sorely disappointed despite the promise of not having to quarantine on return to the UK.

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Britain is currently on Denmark's "banned" list meaning you need a "worthy" purpose to enter.

According to Foreign Office advice travellers will have to submit documentation proving they have a good reason for entering.

It comes after fears that Cyprus would be taken off the list after the infection rate for the island soared to 95.4 cases per 100,000

Germany has imposed 14-day quarantines on all UK visitors unless they pass a Covid test on arrival.

It may hit hopes of heading over for smaller Oktoberfest celebrations or winter markets.

And Brits living in Tier 3 restrictions have been warned not to go on holiday at all.

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But the two countries escaped having fresh restrictions slapped on them.

Sweden still has a relative low infection rate of 56 cases per 100,000, and Germany's is slightly higher at 61.2.