Why Britons remain barred from the US

Plus: how Olympic athletics descended into chaos, why the return to the office is at risk, and how The Exorcist made its teen star's life hell [View in browser]( Thursday July 29 2021 [The Telegraph]( By Chris Evans, EDITOR Dear Reader, Britain is set to admit double-jabbed visitors from the United States and Europe without quarantine from Monday. It’s a major milestone as restrictions come to an end and one that, as [Greg Dickinson argues]( should be celebrated. But so far it’s not being reciprocated by the US. Why is that? Josie Ensor explains the [difficult political and epidemiological balancing act]( Joe Biden faces in deciding whether to relax travel rules. Choosing to go ahead with the Tokyo Olympics while Japan is still in the teeth of the pandemic was always a risky decision. With several positive coronavirus cases in the athletes’ village and multiple athletes now self-isolating, as well as a row over drugs testing, there is a serious mess for the Games’ blue riband events. [Ben Bloom reports from Tokyo]( on what has gone wrong. The Olympics have also been rocked by Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the USA’s gymnastics team, arguably its most high-profile star. Oliver Brown writes that [her departure should give us pause for thought](. Freedom day has been and gone, but the great return to the office appears to have stalled. The hospitality sector, meanwhile, reports a serious shortage of workers. Has a year and a half at home altered our attitude to work permanently? [Madeline Grant makes the case, in her column,]( that Britain has become indolent by living off Government handouts and lost the desire to work. Getting a short haircut for a dramatic change of look is nothing new, but is there a novel trend on the block? Nicole Kidman has been seen with a “long pixie” cut and she’s not the only one. Annabel Jones [explores the many reasons]( why this short – but not that short – hairstyle is the look of the moment and why it’s a great stepping stone if you’re thinking of lopping off your locks. ([Sign up to our free Beauty newsletter]( and be the first to know about all of the latest beauty trends, products and practical tips.) Chris PS: Become a Telegraph subscriber today and get four months of full access to our website and app for just £3. [Claim your free trial here.]( My Choices [Joe Biden]( Why Joe Biden is in no rush to [let Britons back in to the US.]( [Covid Olympics volunteer in Tokyo]( Covid positive tests, athletes in isolation and a major drugs row – [how Olympic athletics in Tokyo descended into chaos](. [Person working from home on laptop with tea]( 'Indolent Britain has given up on working.' Madeline Grant argues that Covid has accelerated a shift towards a [view that jobs are only worth doing if it’s convenient to workers](. (Free to read) [The Wye Valley, Herefordshire, under water after Storm Dennis in February 2020]( Temperatures of 40C will become norm for British summers, leading meteorologists warn. Wetter, hotter, sunnier: [the data that show UK’s weather is becoming more extreme](. [Nicole Kidman]( Has Nicole Kidman started a new hair trend with her 'long pixie' cut? Soft, flattering and ageless, [here's why the style is a favourite](. [Linda Blair in The Exorcist]( [Why The Exorcist made Linda Blair’s head spin.]( The experience of portraying a devil writhing inside an adolescent inflicted physical and emotional scars – and now she's being snubbed by the sequel. (Free to read) What did you think? Let us know how we're doing using the feedback button below or tweet me [@chrisevans1](. Although I am unable to respond individually to all the emails I receive, I am grateful to you for sending them to me. [Send feedback](mailto:Totheeditor@telegraph.co.uk) We hope you enjoyed our newsletter. If you have questions or feedback, please visit our [help page](. If you have questions about your Telegraph subscription, including delivery issues or technical ones, [please visit this page]( and contact us that way. If you would like a letter to the Editor published in The Telegraph, email it to [dtletters@telegraph.co.uk.](mailto:dtletters@telegraph.co.uk) Please include name, address, work and home telephone numbers. See more Telegraph newsletters [Front Bench]( | [Cookbook]( | [Cars]( | [Good News]( We have sent you this email because you have either asked us to or because we think it will interest you. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update your preferences]( For any other questions, please visit our help page [here](. Any offers included in this email come with their own Terms and Conditions, which you can see by clicking on the offer link. We may withdraw offers without notice. Telegraph Media Group Limited or its group companies - 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT. Registered in England under No 451593.