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Easyjet's boss said he expected popular destinations such as Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal to be on the government's "green" list when foreign travel resumes next month. Foreign holidays will be subject to a traffic light system if they resume as hoped on 17 May, with some experts expecting the lowest-risk list of countries could be limited to the likes of Iceland, Malta and Israel. But easyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren said he expected all major European nations would be among "green" destinations meaning travellers will not need to self-isolate on their return. Those entering the UK from "amber" locations will have to quarantine for 10 days while arrivals from "red" countries will have to isolate in hotels, under government plans. The Department for Transport has said it will categorise countries "by early May". Advertisement Mr Lundgren has been critical of the plans because they will mean even passengers from "green" countries having … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Most European countries should be on ‘green’ travel list next month, says easyJet boss

WITH his love of designer clothes and private planes, Umar Kamani is every inch the jet-setting playboy. He rubs shoulders with the likes of Will.i.am and Jennifer Lopez , drives a fleet of supercars and holidays in exotic places. Not bad for a lad who was expelled from school and grew up in a house crammed with 18 family members. Umar, 31, is a member of the founding family behind PrettyLittleThing - part of the BooHoo group - the online clothing retailer that started life as a simple market stall and is now a big name in the fashion trade. While high street stores such as Debenhams, New Look and Marks & Spencer have seen sales plunge, BooHoo has bucked the trend. In the first half of this year it reported a hefty 43 per cent rise. The Manchester-based firm specialises in fast, cheap fashion for tweens and 20-somethings and is worth £3.8billion. Its executive chairman, Umar’s dad Mahmud, and his business partner Carol Kane — who started the business in 2006 … [Read more...] about How PrettyLittleThing boss Umar Kamani went from being expelled from school to billionaire playboy

PRET a Manger's new subscription service launches today and it's giving customers free coffee for a month when they sign up. Under the YourPret Barista service, customers can get up to five drinks per day for a £20 monthly subscription - as long as coffees are purchased half an hour apart. But Pret is running a promotional offer where you get the first month completely free. Just keep in mind you'll automatically be charged the £20 fee each month after this unless you cancel before the first month is up. The new offering, which goes live on the Pret website today, comes after the coffee chain announced it was slashing 2,800 roles as part of a restructure . At the time, the company said trade across its shops was still around 60% down year-on-year. YourPret Barista subscription - how does it work? PRET is launching a new subscription service, called YourPret Barista. Here's how it works: YourPret launches on Tuesday, September 8. The subscription … [Read more...] about How to get five free coffees a day using Pret a Manger’s new YourPret coffee subscription that launches today

THE Jurassic Coast saw its biggest rockfall in 60 years as 4,000 tonnes tumbled from a 430ft cliff. The rubble has completely blocked off a beach along a stretch of Britain's historic Jurassic Coast. A huge chunk from a 430ft sandstone cliff gave way causing boulders the size of cars to plummet near Seatown in Dorset. Rangers have been assessing the damage throughout the day and Dorset Council is warning people to stay away. The 'gigantic' landslip affecting almost 1,000ft of cliffside took place overnight, with whole trees seen floating out to sea. It is believed to have been caused by natural erosion, not helped by recent mixed weather. Jake Lanning, from West Bay Coastguard, said: "We have been aware of this since this morning and it is a very very substantial fall. "The county council are aware of it and I know their rangers have been out assessing the damage. "I believe it was caused by substantial cracks around the cliff, which have occurred as part of … [Read more...] about Jurassic Coast has its biggest rockfall in 60 years after huge 4,000 tonne chunk drops from 430ft cliff

A limited number of pilgrims returned to Islam's holiest site on Sunday after Saudi Arabia partially lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place since March. The Saudi government started allowing a maximum of 6,000 people a day to enter Mecca's Grand Mosque to performumrah — a pilgrimage to Islam's two holiest sites that can be taken at any time of year. "In an atmosphere of faith and with assured hearts... the first batch of pilgrims begin the pilgrimage in accordance with the precautionary measures laid out," the hajj ministry said on Twitter. Read more: Saudi Arabia: Hajj cancellation spells frustration and empty pockets Coronavirus prevention measures Only Saudi citizens and residents will be permitted to enter the mosque during the first phase of reopening. During the second stage from October 18, the number of umrah pilgrims will be increased to 15,000 per day. Muslims from abroad will be permitted in the third stage from November 1, when … [Read more...] about Pilgrims return to Mecca for limited umrah as Saudi eases coronavirus restrictions