The UK has warned it may take a "few days" to clear the backlog of around 4,000 lorries waiting to cross the English Channel.

A mass testing programme, reports RTE News , for lorry drivers is to get under way to alleviate congestion at ferry ports after an agreement was reached to reopen the border between France and Britain.

British Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick told Sky News that drivers will receive rapid lateral flow tests, which can give results in about 30 minutes, followed by a PCR test if they come back positive.

Those who return a second positive result will be offered "Covid-secure" hotel accommodation.

Mr Jenrick said he hoped HGVs would begin crossing the Channel this morning as drivers undergo Covid-19 testing.

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