TO BE BESIDE

Britons are embracing staycations, with reservations for holiday lets surging as foreign travel this summer remains in doubt. Bookings were at a record high last weekend, according to Cottages.com, with July and August the most popular months. Devon and Cornwall were the most sought-after destinations for staycationers. Meanwhile, demand for caravans has surged. Robinsons Caravans reported a 32pc increase in orders in the second half of last year compared with the same period in 2019.