UK flights to the US resume as travel ban lifts; crypto rally lifts ether to new record – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIntroduction: US reopens its borders to UK visitors today20-month ban on arrivals is lifting, for fully-vaccinated passengersBA and Virgin Atlantic put aside rivalry for return of leisure flight…

UK travel-led firms get £2bn boost as Covid rules eased for US and EU arrivals

British Airways, easyJet and Rolls-Royce among the day’s biggest stock market winnersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNearly £2bn was added to the value of UK airlines and tourism companies on Wednesday after ministers decide…