Eurotunnel

Yann Leriche, chief executive of Getlink, which owns Eurotunnel, said: "We are keen to drive forward attractive opportunities for low-carbon mobility with a range of new destinations in Germany, Switzerland and France."

At Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel, this will be done on UK soil as people leave the country.

The Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone and Eurostar at St Pancras will receive financial aid to help reduce queues for travellers.

The Eurotunnel, an undersea railway for cars and coaches travelling to France, is largely sold out for 26 July.

Mr Nurden said his coach operator has arranged alternative travel on the Eurotunnel.