End of quarantine rule offers hope to live music industry

People who were vaccinated in the US or EU will no longer need to quarantine in England from Monday (August 2).

The change applies to visitors from all amber-rated countries except France, who now only need a PCR test before and after their arrival.

It allows international performers to feature at summer festivals and other events.

"[This] will provide a vital boost to our iconic live music industry as we come out of lockdown," industry collective LIVE said.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will make their own rules.