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Soaring domestic holiday prices and NHS Covid pass issues

Government
Gary Noakes
25 August 2021

Research by consumer watchdog Which? and the BBC exploring the soaring cost of UK breaks compared to 2019 features prominently in Wednesday’s national headlines.

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There is also concern over the validity of the NHS health passport in some EU countries, and signs that a third Covid jab will likely be needed as a booster this winter.

Here are the key national headlines affecting travel on Wednesday (25 August).

UK self-catering prices soar in pandemic

UK self-catered accommodation is costing an average 40% more than in summer 2019, according to Which?. Its analysis, with BBC Panorama, suggests holidaymakers are paying an average of £300 more per week in August compared to before the pandemic, with increases of 49-89%. (BBC News)