Brexit makes campsites cool again as Britons tighten belts
Plunge in the pound pushes up the cost of holidays abroad
London
BEFORE last year's Brexit vote, Scott McCready was struggling to fill his holiday cabins on the coast of south-west England. Now the site is fully booked with British tourists avoiding more expensive foreign trips following a plunge in the pound.
This turnaround in the 10 months since Britons decided to leave the European Union reflects a jump in demand for "staycations", with British consumers seeking ways to make their money go further as rising inflation squeezes their incomes.
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