Proof of vaccination will be required to enter nightclubs from the end of September, the vaccines minister has announced.

Nadhim Zahawi said from end of September, proof that people are fully vaccinated against coronavirus will be required to be able to enter into nightclubs and other “crowded venues”

Until then however,  COVID passes showing if you are vaccinated or have tested negative for the virus – may be required, although not mandatory.

In the Commons this afternoon, Mr Zahawi said: “By the end of September everyone aged 18 and over will have the chance to receive full vaccination and the additional two weeks for that protection to really take hold.

“So at that point we plan to make full vaccination a condition of entry to nightclubs and other venues where large crowds gather”, he said