The UK’s traffic light system was intended to restore people’s confidence in travelling abroad again, but it’s had the opposite effect on many. So, what will convince them to start booking overseas trips? Canvas8 spoke to nine Britons to find out how COVID-19 has impacted their summer plans.

Britons are emerging from lockdowns with a new consumer mindset: they’re rethinking overt consumption and are keen to support local and circular economies. Tapping into this is Thriftify, an online marketplace that brings charity shops into the digital realm.

Health and beauty UK giant Boots has launched its 2021 Beauty Box, a collection of skincare staples for under half the retail price. With pandemic-era shoppers indulging in skincare rituals as part of self-care, skincare bundles are on track to become an increasingly attractive product.

With shops and entertainment venues set to open up just before summer 2021, there’s much excitement about ‘revenge spending’. But after a year indoors and time to reflect on their relationships with opulence, what does luxury now mean to Britons? Canvas8 spoke to nine people to find out.