Sir Rod Stewart vents frustration over travel restrictions changing while he's ...

Sir Rod Stewart vents frustration over travel restrictions changing while he's ...
Sir Rod Stewart vents frustration over travel restrictions changing while he's ...

Sir Rod Stewart was seen poking fun at the government's decision to enforce quarantine for holiday-makers in France on their return to the UK - even if they are double vaccinated. 

The Maggie May hit-maker, 76, vented his frustration via his Instagram story on Sunday as he caught up on the latest travel advice while reading his copy of The Daily Mail. 

Reacting to its front page news revealing that 10-day quarantine will still apply to anyone travelling back from France - despite amber listed countries not being required to isolate - Rod joked: 'Another fine mess.'

'Fine mess': Sir Rod Stewart was seen poking fun at the government's decision to enforce quarantine for holiday-makers in France on their return to the UK while reading The Daily Mail

'Fine mess': Sir Rod Stewart was seen poking fun at the government's decision to enforce quarantine for holiday-makers in France on their return to the UK while reading The Daily Mail 

Rod, who was sporting a pink and red floral shirt, playfully peered over the top of his paper - letting its front page take centre stage. 

It read: 'French Holiday Chaos. Thousands of Britons' plans ruined as sudden amber list rule change keeps double jabbed in quarantine.'

Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed that those travelling back from France, which is currently an amber listed country, will have to complete a compulsory 10 days in isolation on their return to England.

Quarantine will still apply to those that have received both doses of their Covid vaccine.

Poking fun: The legendary singer, 76, is currently holidaying in France and reacted to the changes to restrictions via his Instagram story on Sunday

Poking fun: The legendary singer, 76, is currently holidaying in France and reacted to the changes to restrictions via his Instagram story on Sunday

The easing of isolation on returning to the UK for all other amber list countries will not apply to France as of Monday (Freedom Day) due to 'persistent' cases of the Beta variant of coronavirus. 

Anyone who has been holidaying in France in the last 10 days will be required to isolate and take a test on day two and day eight of their quarantine period.  

The confirmation came as Monday saw legal restrictions lifted across the country, with face masks no longer mandatory, social distancing scrapped and the rule of six, or caps on groups in bars and restaurants, wedding venues and sporting stadiums no longer required. 

All businesses that were ordered to close over lockdown can now reopen, including nightclubs. 

Loved-up: Prior to heading to France, Rod celebrated his 14th wedding anniversary with wife Penny Lancaster, 50, by enjoying a romantic boat trip on the River Thames

Loved-up: Prior to heading to France, Rod celebrated his 14th wedding anniversary with wife Penny Lancaster, 50, by enjoying a romantic boat trip on the River Thames

Travel rules, however, remain in place - for arrivals from any other amber list countries, including Portugal, Cyprus and Sweden, they will no longer need to quarantine if

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