Boris Johnson has told Brits they should not be holidaying in any amber list countries, after the government was accused of sowing confusion over its traffic light travel system. 

The PM delivered a firm message: “You should not be going to an amber list country unless for some extreme circumstance such as the serious illness of a family member.”

If people ignore this advice they could face fines of up to £10,000, he warned. 

The T&Cs for international travel seem to be in a state of flux. Yesterday morning, George Eustice, the environment secretary, told the public they could travel to amber list countries to see family and friends. By the evening, Lord Bethell, the health minister, was telling people they shouldn’t be travelling at all, even to green list countries.Â