The relaxation of coronavirus rules for returning holidaymakers risks being marred by difficulties obtaining affordable lateral flow tests. From Sunday, fully vaccinated people arriving in England from a non-red list country can use a lateral flow test rather than the PCR version. When Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced the new policy last week, he said it would make international travel “easier and cheaper.” But problems were identified shortly after the government website listing firms providing lateral flow tests for travellers went live on Friday. Analysis by the PA news agency found many of the companies with the lowest advertised prices either do not allow customers to book the tests, or the actual prices are much higher. C-19 Direct is listed as offering the tests for £14.94 ($20.56), but the cheapest available option on its website is £59.95 ($82.49). Frustrated travellers on Twitter described the listings as “fake advertising” and “clickbait.” …
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