PORTUGAL will be removed from the green travel list on Thursday, it has been this afternoon reported.

The summer hotspot will be put on the amber list following a meeting between the Westminster and devolved governments, and the Joint Biosecurity Centre, according to the BBC.

People returning to the UK from amber list countries must self-isolate at home for 10 days as part of coronavirus restrictions.

UPDATE: Holidaymakers face chaos after Portugal officially REMOVED from green list 

It comes as holidaymakers in the North East took off from Newcastle on the first 'green list' flight to Portugal with many expecting to be able to arrive without self-isolating.

Many holidaymakers in Portugal face a scramble for flights home before the move is introduced, which is expected to be in the coming days.

The Government’s decision is a huge blow for the travel industry, as Portugal was the only viable major tourist destination on the green list when it was announced last month.

The PA news agency understands no additions will be made to the list on Thursday, despite speculation that Spanish and Greek islands and Malta could be added.

UPDATE: Holidaymakers face chaos after Portugal officially REMOVED from green list