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What are the key points in the latest easing of lockdown?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new measures from July 4. Silver Surfers reports that Boris Johnson has announced an easing of lockdown restrictions across England, to take effect from July 4.Here are the key points: Social distancing The...
Warning issued about suspicious social media adverts
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) today issued a warning about a series of prize competition adverts appearing on social media. Mature Times reports that particularly visible on the Facebook platform, the call for users to “like and share” the advert...
‘Too early’ for British holidaymakers to be allowed to visit Ireland, new leader Micheál Martin says
Overseas arrivals in Ireland are still required to isolate for 14 days. Inews reports that Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that it is too soon for British holidaymakers to return to Ireland without being quarantined. The country continues to ask overseas...
National Trust to open gardens and parks for free to all.
The National Trust has announced that it will, where possible, open as many of its gardens and parks for free, but close its houses, cafes and shops to help the nation fight the spread of the coronavirus. Following the Prime Minister’s briefing, Director General...
Trading standards teams at Heathrow Airport have stopped 6.5 million substandard face masks and 8,000 counterfeit hand sanitisers coming through the airport since the pandemic started, according to London Trading Standards (LTS).
LTS reports that the majority of masks seized had been labelled with false claims or fake safety certificates and around 4.25 million had to undergo label amendments before they were subsequently released. However, Mature Times reports that 2.25 million have been...
Over 50s ‘more willing to immerse in local culture’ than younger travellers
A study by TUI Tours found the older generation are more likely to go off the beaten track and socialise with the locals abroad. The over 50s are more willing to immerse themselves in local culture than younger travellers, according to a poll of 2,000 adults carried...
Over 50s adventurers turn their backs on traditional holidays
Silver-haired snowboarders and gap-year grannies are turning their backs on traditional holidays in search of a thrill, according to travel experts. The Daily Mail reports that holiday firms say they are besieged by adventurous grandparents who are increasingly...
Revealed: The items over-55’s can’t go on holiday without
Over two-thirds of over 55's take their electronic devices on holiday. Tea bags are considered an ‘essential’. Twice as many over 55's take toilet roll on holiday than pictures of their family, and celery makes the list!! 50 Plus reports that research into holiday...
Holiday currency rip off prices
When it comes to getting value on your holiday money. Don’t stick to what you know. We highlight how you can sidestep the fees, commissions and charges when you travel. 50 Connect reports that in the madness that is today’s society and political system, you would be...
The secrets of midlife love: The new app for over 50s that’s setting older pulses racing and why it’s never too late to find the one if you follow this advice
Finding love in midlife is hard. Dating second time round can be both daunting and bewildering especially when the rules have changed so much since you were last out there - and no doubt you have, too. The Daily Mail reports that the good news is, that as a leading...
Bookings of holiday cottages in England and Wales BOOM due to ‘uncertainty’
Are you booking your holiday 2019? Latest Brexit news has revealed that more Britons are booking holiday cottages in the UK, boosting the market. BBC news reports that Brexit appears to be boosting the UK holiday cottages industry. Uncertainty over Brexit is fuelling...
Single traveller myths busted!
Travelling by yourself? It can seem like a daunting prospect, but, you don't have to be lonely travelling solo, in fact it could be life changing for you! 50 Connect reports that as with any new experience, there may be a few niggling thoughts that are putting you off...
What are the key points in the latest easing of lockdown?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new measures from July 4. Silver Surfers reports that Boris Johnson has announced an easing of lockdown restrictions across England, to take effect from July 4.Here are the key points: Social distancing The...
Warning issued about suspicious social media adverts
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) today issued a warning about a series of prize competition adverts appearing on social media. Mature Times reports that particularly visible on the Facebook platform, the call for users to “like and share” the advert...
‘Too early’ for British holidaymakers to be allowed to visit Ireland, new leader Micheál Martin says
Overseas arrivals in Ireland are still required to isolate for 14 days. Inews reports that Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that it is too soon for British holidaymakers to return to Ireland without being quarantined. The country continues to ask overseas...
National Trust to open gardens and parks for free to all.
The National Trust has announced that it will, where possible, open as many of its gardens and parks for free, but close its houses, cafes and shops to help the nation fight the spread of the coronavirus. Following the Prime Minister’s briefing, Director General...
Trading standards teams at Heathrow Airport have stopped 6.5 million substandard face masks and 8,000 counterfeit hand sanitisers coming through the airport since the pandemic started, according to London Trading Standards (LTS).
LTS reports that the majority of masks seized had been labelled with false claims or fake safety certificates and around 4.25 million had to undergo label amendments before they were subsequently released. However, Mature Times reports that 2.25 million have been...
Over 50s ‘more willing to immerse in local culture’ than younger travellers
A study by TUI Tours found the older generation are more likely to go off the beaten track and socialise with the locals abroad. The over 50s are more willing to immerse themselves in local culture than younger travellers, according to a poll of 2,000 adults carried...
Over 50s adventurers turn their backs on traditional holidays
Silver-haired snowboarders and gap-year grannies are turning their backs on traditional holidays in search of a thrill, according to travel experts. The Daily Mail reports that holiday firms say they are besieged by adventurous grandparents who are increasingly...
Revealed: The items over-55’s can’t go on holiday without
Over two-thirds of over 55's take their electronic devices on holiday. Tea bags are considered an ‘essential’. Twice as many over 55's take toilet roll on holiday than pictures of their family, and celery makes the list!! 50 Plus reports that research into holiday...
Holiday currency rip off prices
When it comes to getting value on your holiday money. Don’t stick to what you know. We highlight how you can sidestep the fees, commissions and charges when you travel. 50 Connect reports that in the madness that is today’s society and political system, you would be...
The secrets of midlife love: The new app for over 50s that’s setting older pulses racing and why it’s never too late to find the one if you follow this advice
Finding love in midlife is hard. Dating second time round can be both daunting and bewildering especially when the rules have changed so much since you were last out there - and no doubt you have, too. The Daily Mail reports that the good news is, that as a leading...
Bookings of holiday cottages in England and Wales BOOM due to ‘uncertainty’
Are you booking your holiday 2019? Latest Brexit news has revealed that more Britons are booking holiday cottages in the UK, boosting the market. BBC news reports that Brexit appears to be boosting the UK holiday cottages industry. Uncertainty over Brexit is fuelling...
Single traveller myths busted!
Travelling by yourself? It can seem like a daunting prospect, but, you don't have to be lonely travelling solo, in fact it could be life changing for you! 50 Connect reports that as with any new experience, there may be a few niggling thoughts that are putting you off...