Hold on to your sun hats … how to book a great British summer holiday

We’ve been warned against foreign trips this year. But there are potential problems staying in the UK. Here’s our top tips on how to avoid them

This is the year of the “great British summer” – whether we like it or not. Anyone longing for a foreign getaway had their hopes dashed by health secretary, Matt Hancock, who has booked his break in Cornwall and has pointed towards holidays at home for all, while cautioning against trips abroad.

But a UK break can bring its own unknowns and potential problems. Here’s what to look out for.