Britain and Portugal are discussing ‘air corridor’ between the countries to allow summer holidays

Portugal and Britain are in talks to try and secure an air corridor for tourists that would allow British visitors to avoid a COVID-19 quarantine upon returning home, two Portuguese sources familiar with the situation told Reuters. Britain, the main source of tourism for Portugal, will introduce a quarantine for travellers arriving from abroad from … Read more

Can I book a 2020 summer holiday in Britain?

Most British holidaymakers are resigned to the fact that they won’t be able to head abroad this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic causing travel havoc.  However, if lockdown restrictions are lifted in the coming weeks, swathes of Britons will be placing a trip somewhere in the UK firmly on the agenda.  A rise in staycations … Read more

Ex-Ofsted boss says school summer holidays should be scrapped

The former boss of Ofsted has said school summer holidays should be scrapped to help pupils catch up and prevent a ‘lost generation’ of children. Michael Wilshaw said children being taken out of schools amid the coronavirus pandemic has been a great tragedy. He believes the priority for educators as the lockdown eases across Britain … Read more

Gavin Williamson ditches plans to cut long summer school holidays due to ‘fierce union opposition’

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson ditches plans to cut long summer school holidays due to ‘fierce union opposition’ Gavin Williamson wanted to scrap long summer holidays for summer camps He told friends that pressure from unions forced him to scrap his radical plans  Teaching union NEU may be prepared to discuss general re-opening of schools   By … Read more

Ashley Benson cuts cute summer look as she gets gas in LA after sparking romance rumors with G-Eazy

Ashley Benson cuts a cute summer look in tie-dye and Daisy Dukes as she gets gas in LA… after sparking romance rumors with G-Eazy By Glenn Garner For Dailymail.com Published: 01:43 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 01:47 BST, 23 May 2020 Ashley Benson’s relationship with Cara Delevingne ended last month, just shy of their … Read more

Enjoying Kitzbuhel in the Austrian Alps during the summer

Family winter breaks in the mountains can be physically challenging but rejuvenating – there’s something about the combination of exercise, pristine mountain air and awesome scenery that leaves you well rested and ready to face the world. So why not try it in summer, too? We’re keen on winter sports, but swapped skis for mountain … Read more

MILLIONS of noisy cicadas to plague parts of the US this summer

MILLIONS of wailing cicadas to plague parts of the US this summer as the insects emerge after being underground for 17 years Brood IX cicadas are set to emerge from the earth in parts of the US this summer  Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia will be invaded by the cicadas They have laid underground for … Read more

Myleene Klass puts on a stylish display in a black summer dress at radio studios

Myleene Klass puts on a stylish display in a black summer dress as she heads to work at Global radio studios By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 11:09 BST, 20 May 2020 | Updated: 11:24 BST, 20 May 2020 She never fails to look flawless when heading to work.  And Myleene Klass put on an … Read more

Bad news for summer holidays: UK DROPS ‘air bridges’ plan for Brits to holiday in low-risk countries

Families’ hopes of a summer getaway were dealt a blow last night as Downing Street played down the idea of opening ‘air bridges’ to some foreign resorts. The prospect of quarantine-free travel between the UK and countries with low coronavirus rates had been raised by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. But with ministers expected to unveil … Read more

Summer holiday hope as Greece offers to waive 14-day quarantine for UK tourists

Greece has offered to waive its 14-day coronavirus quarantine for British tourists and holiday firms are planning to restart flights from mid June in what could be a welcome boost for beleaguered lockdown Britain. With the Mediterranean nation’s under-pressure economy heavily dependent on holidaymakers it has been making plans to refill deserted beaches and hotels. … Read more