Campsites reopen as millions of lockdown-weary Britons plan summer ‘staycation’ breaks

Campsites across the UK have reopened as lockdown-weary Britons begin planning their summer staycation breaks.   On the day which saw the country covered in flurries of snow as temperatures plummeted below freezing, camping holidays may be the only option for those keen to get away.  England has finally eased its lockdown restrictions and given Brits a taste … Read more

UK weather: Lockdown-weary Britons are set for 55F weekend in the Great Outdoors

Britain is set to enjoy a second pleasant weekend in a row with the country bathing in sunshine and temperatures up to 55F (13C) – likely to prompt a rush to the parks for exercise during the third coronavirus lockdown. The South and East of England will enjoy the best of the conditions with wall-to-wall … Read more

People aren’t waiting for your roadmap, Boris! Lockdown-weary Brits enjoy coffees with pals

Boris Johnson’s cautious approach to easing restrictions quickly came under strain as lockdown-weary Britons jumped the gun on his road map and started mixing with friends.  Coffee catch-ups in the park and outdoor sport remain banned until March – but after nearly a year of draconian Covid measures people took advantage of the recent good … Read more

Twitter is flooded with memes as lockdown-weary Britons hail June 21 ‘independence day’

Step One Part One: March 8 From March 8, all pupils and students will return to schools and colleges across England. So-called wrap-around childcare will also be allowed to resume, paving the way for after and before school clubs to reopen. People will be allowed to meet one other person outside for recreation, for example, … Read more

Lockdown-weary Brits already splashing out on staycation plans

Britons desperate to get away this summer have been scrambling to arrange high-end staycation plans in the UK as Boris Johnson unveiled his ‘roadmap’ out of the lockdown today.  Four and five-star hotels across the country have seen a surge in demand since the national lockdown as holidaymakers desperate for some respite from the coronavirus crisis look closer … Read more

Life satisfaction falls to new low among lockdown-weary Britons

Life satisfaction falls to new low among lockdown-weary Britons as coronavirus surge raises fears crisis will drag on for months By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 16:45 BST, 23 October 2020 | Updated: 16:56 BST, 23 October 2020 Life satisfaction has fallen to a new low among lockdown-weary Britons, according to the new … Read more