Tickets for planes, trains and ferries were snapped up by travellers at increased prices as they attempted to beat the deadline.

UK holidaymakers rush home before quarantine restrictions imposed

People arriving from France after 4am on Saturday will have to self-isolate for 14 days. But Channel Tunnel operator Getlink has warned that many travellers from may not be able to get back to the UK.

Queues at ports as families attempt to beat France quarantine deadline

People travelling from six listed countries to the UK will now have to self-isolate for 14 days.

What do new France quarantine rules mean for holidaymakers?

On Monday Monday, 69 towns in western France imposed outdoor mask rules to slow the spread of coronavirus, but it was not enough to keep the country off the UK's quarantine list.

France joins Belgium, Andorra, the Bahamas, Luxembourg and Spain on the growing list of countries which have been removed from the UK's list of safe travel destinations.

France and Holland added to UK's quarantine list amid spike in coronavirus cases

The Prime Minister says it is essential to prevent more Covid-19 infection coming into the UK.

Johnson will be ‘ruthless’ over adding France to UK quarantine list

The Prime Minister hit out at the crisis on Monday during a visit to a school.

Migrant crossings ‘bad, stupid, dangerous and criminal’, PM says

The Government is under increasing pressure to deal with record numbers of people trying to make the perilous journey.

Home Office seeks Navy help to tackle migrant crossings 

It comes after a surge in the number of boat crossings this month.

Britain to demand French crackdown on migrant Channel crossings

France could be added to the UK's quarantine list amid rising coronavirus cases.

The Chancellor said people needed to bear in mind the risk of disruption.

Ministers refuse to rule out France being next on UK's quarantine list

Leicester has been under lockdown following an increase in coronavirus cases.

Meanwhile the Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned the UK will not hesitate to impose quarantine restrictions on those returning from France.

Update on England's local lockdowns due

Tourists have returned to places like Barcelona beach in recent weeks and many are hoping it can stay that way.

Amid fears that Spain is 'already' experiencing its second wave of coronavirus, the government is expected to announce that anyone arriving from there must self-isolate for two weeks.

Arrivals to the UK from Spain must quarantine for two weeks

Government poised to announce quarantines on arrivals from Spain

French media said the two brothers were unharmed by the fall but might have suffered smoke inhalation.

Bystanders catch brothers who jump from burning apartment block

Firefighters said the roof of the 15th century building was not affected by the fire and that the blaze was “under control."

Arson inquiry launched after fire at historic French cathedral in Nantes

A government reshuffle is expected as President Emmanuel Macron looks to relaunch the French economy in the final two years of his term.