Pandemic-induced lockdowns have hit the hospitality and retail industries hard, especially small businesses, and they’re struggling to recover. As shoppers adopt more local-first mindsets, All About Ipswich is encouraging people in Ipswich to spend to boost the local economy.

Anxiety is high as COVID-19 restriction ease but Britons are still looking to get away during the summer. As the lockdown measures are relaxed and people start venturing farther afield, Canopy & Stars is boosting confidence by showing a different side to British staycations.

Despite international travel returning, many families in the UK are still opting to take holidays at domestic destinations. COVID-19-induced anxiety is leaving people feeling safer at home, which may benefit the British economy and give a boost to local travel businesses.

During pandemic lockdowns, many Britons got into the habit of buying groceries locally and/or online, with ethics, provenance, and convenience becoming central factors in their decision-making. As the UK emerges from the crisis, how can brands in the sector adapt to these new priorities?