COVID-19 brought the UK’s often forgotten essential workers into the spotlight as they took to the frontlines and kept the country running. Yet while they’ve been hailed as heroes by the public, government, and brands, what can be done to ensure they’re adequately supported post-crisis?

International tourism virtually ground to a halt in 2020, leaving countless would-be jet-setters stuck at home. Yet at the same time, many people took the chance to re-evaluate how and why they travel. Could sustainability concerns reshape the ways that Britons plan their holidays post-pandemic?

The National Trust is offering its staff the opportunity to take a siesta because climate change is making it too warm to work in the increasingly hot afternoon sun. Data finds that 24 degrees Celsius is the best temperature for outdoor visits however the changing climate means extreme weather is likely to occur more.

Although Britons are allowed to travel abroad to a select list of destinations, many still see the value in staycations to the British coast to relive their childhood memories. With many seeking to destress, brands can get people excited about staycations by helping them to recreate treasured times.