The change will apply from tomorrow, although the UK Department for Transport has not yet indicated how long the restrictions will be back in place for.
What are the rules?
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Liquids, aerosols, gels, or pastes may be carried through security where the maximum volume of any individual container being carried is no greater than 100ml and the content is not frozen.
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All liquids, aerosols, gels and pastes carried in hand luggage will have to be removed and placed in the security trays for screening. There is no need to place them in a separate tray or in a plastic bag.
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Where liquids, gels or pastes in containers greater than 100ml are required for medical purposes or a special dietary requirement for medical purposes, these will be subjected to additional screening methods.
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