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With summer holidays on the horizon, millions of Brits have admitted feeling like bad pet parents if they’re away too long. Among Gen Z, that guilt is shaping entire travel habits, with almost half (48%) avoiding flying because of their pet. They’re also twice as likely as over-65s to plan holidays around pet-friendly accommodation (63% vs. 31%), showing that pets aren’t an afterthought for many young people – they’re the starting point. A new study of 2,000 UK pet owners by TrustedHousesitters reveals just how deeply the bond with pets runs: over half (52%) of owners saying they feel like a “bad…

Pet accessories shop Fur King can reveal that dog owners could save a whopping £1,800 with the new pet passport, which was announced in the UK-EU trade deal on Tuesday 20th May. Keir Starmer announced two deals that would make it easier for Brits to enter the EU, with the first being that UK citizens will be able to use EU passport gates again, and the second being the reintroduction of pet passports. Currently, pet owners in the UK must obtain an animal health certificate (AHC) from a vet each time they travel to countries within the EU and Northern…

If you’re planning a May Half-Term staycation and can’t imagine leaving your dog behind, you might want to head to Devon. Teignbridge has just been named the best area in the UK for dog owners, thanks to its abundance of pet-friendly amenities, from dog parks and beaches to grooming services, cafés and even pet-sitting options. Pet accessories shop Fur King used Foursquare Places data to analyse eight factors related to owning a dog for 355 local authorities in the UK. These factors were the number of dog parks, veterinarians, pet grooming services, pet sitting services, pet supplies stores, pet cafés,…

This Sunday, 25th May, is National Wine Day and the perfect occasion to sip your favourite wine, or try something new! Van Hunks: Van Hunks Cap Classique Brut Sparkling Wine Bold, gold, smooth and dry, Van Hunks Brut Cap Classique is easy drinking, with perfect tiny bubbles. Van Hunks Cap Classique is produced using a traditional method identical to Méthode Champenoise. It is bottle fermented in small batches and matured in contact with the lees for approximately 30 months. Showcasing the best of South African sparkling wine, this Cap Classique is a blend of red and white grapes displaying the full, balanced yeasty complexity…

British fishing and coastal communities will benefit from £360 million investment to drive growth and boost the sector for the future as the Government launches its Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund. The Fund will invest in new technology and equipment to modernise Britain’s fishing fleet, deliver new training and skills to back the next generation of fishers, and promote the seafood sector to export our high-quality produce across the world. The government will work with the industry to target investment where it matters most. The investment comes alongside a new twelve-year fisheries access agreement with the EU securing long-term certainty for…

20th May 2025: This month, Burger King® UK is turning up the heat with one of its biggest menu launches in recent years! The burger connoiseurs at Burger King® UK have been cooking away to deliver a sensational new line-up that fans will be able to enjoy from 20th May. Customers will need to ready their taste buds for the star of the summer – the all-new succulent, sweet and smoky Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries*. Burger King® UK’s latest menu addition has taken the popular treat to a mouthwatering new level. The Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries feature a crispy golden coating, bringing a…

Authentic Danish bakers Ole & Steen today announces the appointment of its new Group CMO as the brand continues to accelerate growth across its key markets. Sarah Harris will join the business on May 19th, bringing with her over 25 years of experience in retail and hospitality marketing to help shape the next chapter for the iconic Danish bakery brand. Her role will span marketing, brand, product and digital strategy across Ole & Steen’s growing presence in London, Copenhagen and New York. Sarah will also play a pivotal role in strengthening customer engagement and loyalty as the brand continues to invest…

Britain wants to travel more by train, with direct and faster journeys driving consumer preference, with 36% of Brits expect to travel more by train in the next five years. These insights comes from Hitachi’s latest annual global survey on public transport trends. The global Hitachi survey revealed that in the UK the two most likely factors to encourage British passengers to switch to rail are direct journeys (35%) and faster journeys (34%). Meanwhile, overcrowding is seen as the biggest barrier. As one of the UK’s leading train manufacturers, Hitachi can provide solutions that improve connectivity, journey times and increase capacity. Hitachi Rail’s pioneering battery…

UK visitors top Spain’s 2025 tourist tablesCosta del Sol home to 70+ golf coursesTaylor Wimpey España helps players pair the perfect course with the perfect property UK visitors are leading Spain’s international tourism figures so far this year, with 3.1 million UK residents visiting Spain during the first three months of 2025. The figures represent an increase of 4.6% compared to the same period last year according to Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE). Many of those visiting Spain head for the Costa del Sol, where stunning beaches, plentiful sunshine and over 70 golf courses make for an idyllic and memorable holiday…

Riyadh, 6 May 2025: Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has partnered with SEK Education Group to open two campuses, in AMAALA and at Turtle Bay, The Red Sea’s residential and commercial village Launching in September for the 2025-2026 academic year, the two schools will offer world-class education for up to 726 students, with an initial intake of 120 expected, with children aged four months to 14 years. The opening of Turtle Bay International School, at The Red Sea, and Daraah International School, at AMAALA, aligns with RSG’s commitment to creating…