Grant Shapps will finally pave the way for summer holidays today by releasing a 60-strong list of quarantine-exempt countries – amid signs mass testing could be introduced at airports soon. The Transport Secretary revealed that France, Italy, Spain, Germany and New Zealand will be among around 60 destinations back on the agenda from July 10. … Read more
Boris Johnson ‘is set to green-light holidays to 95 destinations’ – but only a dozen will have air bridges in place to let Britons enter from Day One on Monday Boris Johnson is set to announce Britons can travel to the majority of the EU Other permitted destinations will include all British overseas territories and … Read more
Holidays will never be cheaper, says Ryanair boss as he predicts airline will have to slash fares to recover from pandemic By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 1 July 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 1 July 2020 The coronavirus crisis will herald an era of ultra-cheap European holidays, says the boss … Read more
Locked down Britons are desperate for Cornish caravan holidays and getaways in cottages with hot tubs, according to Google search trends Google released data showing its top five UK trending holiday search phrases They include ‘holiday homes with pools’ and ‘holiday cottages by the sea’ It also compared the most desired types of holidays by … Read more
Getting holidays back on track: How trains can beat planes if you’re heading to Europe this summer Neil Simpson looks at some of the best ideas for a safety-first rail journey The Eurostar from London is the perfect way to begin your travels, he says Forget about sharing a crowded airport terminal and boarding can … Read more
After more than three months in lockdown, many Britons are desperate to escape their neighbourhoods and jet off on holiday. And the government’s shift from a two-week quarantine for those arriving in the UK to a ‘traffic light’ system showing the safest destinations will make it much easier. The new process, earmarked for July 6, will … Read more
Idle Track and Trace workers employed to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic are spending their work hours chatting about Netflix, dental treatments and where they plan to go on holiday, a whistle-blower has claimed. Shocking screenshots have revealed how bored workers on the government’s ‘vital’ Track and Trace scheme are using massive online … Read more
NHS staff are being denied holiday in autumn because health bosses fear a second wave of Covid-19 will overwhelm Britain’s hospitals once again, it emerged today. MailOnline can reveal at least one trust in England is blocking workers from taking annual leave in October, in case the coronavirus crisis spirals back out of control. Health … Read more
Wealthy Britons have been splashing out on private swimming pools and outdoor kitchens during the coronavirus lockdown. Without expensive holidays to pay for, Britain’s super rich are spending their money on home improvements designed to recreate the luxury they had sought abroad. Premier League footballers, company directors and pharmaceutical bosses are spending a minimum of £90,000 … Read more
One in six homeowners take mortgage holidays as lockdown leaves almost two million unable to keep up with monthly repayments An average of £755 a month has been deferred by borrowers since March Mortgage repayment breaks have been taken by 1.9million homeowners Banks have been required to offer payment breaks since the lockdown began Here’s … Read more