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Staycations will help claw back lost £37bn say tourism bosses

It’s not all good news though. Lockdown is feared to be one of the reasons for SAS medic Jamie Ferguson taking his own life.

Hundreds owe their lives to the staff sergeant they knew as Fergie as he fought to save them on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan – and they will be devastated to learn of his death.

Widow Sammi says her husband was traumatised by combat and a particularly gruesome experience in Malawi. She blames the MoD for not offering more support.

In a video before shooting himself, Jamie said: “I asked for help but no one was listening.”

There have been 14 military suicides since lockdown began.

When one of our heroes cries out, the MoD must listen. When they ask for help, it must be given.

BRITS were yesterday urged to book staycations to save the UK’s tourism industry.

B&Bs, cottages and hotels can reopen their doors on Saturday.

Theme parks, zoos, museums and heritage sites will be up and running too.

Tourism chiefs say it gives Brits the chance to help claw back 2020 losses of £37billion – £15billion of that down to fewer visitors from overseas.

VisitEngland has launched a UK-wide industry standard mark “We’re Good To Go” to be awarded to businesses which meet government guidelines on Covid-19.

Director Patricia Yates said: “Tourism needs Brits to make sure it gets back on its feet. We have incredible places on our doorstep so we’d ask people to consider revisiting or exploring somewhere new and having an extra break at home this year.” Bed and Breakfast Association chairman David Weston said: “We’ve

Surge for boats seen a surge in bookings since Boris Johnson’s announcement.

“We are all preparing to be Covid safe, from deep cleaning rooms in between visits to serving plated breakfasts instead of buffets. We will be safe and people can relax with peace of mind. Brits can save the industry by booking with us.”

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