Britain’s economy suffered a record 20% contraction in the April-June period before recovering a bit in May and June. Its prospects depend in large part on how confident households are about getting back to something resembling normal life. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 travel: Staycations and home office equipment boost UK spending
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Covid-19: UK introduces new island policy for travellers from Greece as cases rise
British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Monday the situation was “concerning” but denied that the government had lost control over the spread of the virus. He said those under 25 accounted for a large number of the new infections and appealed to them to keep social distancing to protect vulnerable loved ones. … [Read more...] about Covid-19: UK introduces new island policy for travellers from Greece as cases rise
Are Corfu and Crete on the UK quarantine list? Latest coronavirus travel advice for Greek islands
Greece is also undertaking random coronavirus tests at the airport, and anyone who tests positive will be forced to quarantine for two weeks in the country. … [Read more...] about Are Corfu and Crete on the UK quarantine list? Latest coronavirus travel advice for Greek islands
Covid-19 travel: Airplane cabins could get an overhaul before you fly the next time
With a coronavirus vaccine possibly years away, airlines need to persuade the public it is safe to fly when an infected passenger might be next to them. Sporadic flareups around the world are putting people off: Global traffic in July was down almost 80% from a year earlier, a steeper-than-expected slump, the International Air Transport Association said last week. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 travel: Airplane cabins could get an overhaul before you fly the next time
Where can I still go on holiday? Latest travel advice for Portugal, Greece and Italy
Seven nights with return flights with easyJet on September 17 - from £159pp (or £352pp all-inclusive) Four nights with return flights with TUI on September 14 - from £197pp Seven nights with return flights with Jet2 on September 18 - from £240pp (or £442pp all-inclusive) Can I go on holiday to Italy? Italy remains off the quarantine list for the whole of the UK - but it is at high risk of being added by the end of the week, thanks to a rise in cases. … [Read more...] about Where can I still go on holiday? Latest travel advice for Portugal, Greece and Italy
