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Nearly one in three Brits altered their holiday plans to be in the UK for Thursday’s General Election

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15% of Brits have planned their summer holidays around the Euros and Olympics

85% of Brits plan to spend as much or more on travel in the next 12 months as they did in the past 12 months, indicating a strong outlook for the travel and holiday sector

MANCHESTER, England, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The announcement of the snap UK general election in May prompted nearly a third of Brits to alter their holiday plans, according to new consumer research from Travel Counsellors, the UK’s largest and fast-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs that connects over 2,000 independent business owners.

Despite the influence of the General Election on some people’s holiday plans, the consumer research also indicated that the travel sector is set to remain in rude health over the next 12 months, with 85% of people saying that they will spend as much or more on travel in the next year as they did in the last year. Moreover, the data indicated that travel remains Brits’ top spending priority over the next year, ahead of other discretionary categories such as fashion, eating out, and home and garden renovations.

The survey of 2,000 nationally representative respondents found that:

16% of Brits said they have altered their holiday plans to be in the UK at the time of the general election so that they could vote in personA further 14% of Brits said that they had altered their holiday plans to be around in the build-up and at the time of the general election as it’s an important moment for the UKAdditionally, 15% of Brits said that they had planned their summer holidays around the Euros and Olympics, including choosing destinations where they can watch the matches and competitions in person. This is backed up by Travel Counsellors’ own booking data, with a more than doubling in customer bookings for departures to Germany in June.

Steve Byrne, CEO of Travel Counsellors, comments on the findings: “Demand for summer holidays and travel remains exceptionally strong, with our research indicating it remains the top spending priority for consumers, albeit this year a significant number of people are making plans around key events such as the Euros, the Olympics and the general election.

“At Travel Counsellors, we have seen very strong booking trends and consumer demand during the first half of the year, which underscores the enduring and growing importance of holidays in providing a much-needed escape and opportunity for relaxation.”

 

About Travel Counsellors

Travel Counsellors is the UK’s largest and fast-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs that connects over 2,000 independent business owners, ultimately enabling them to deliver exceptional levels of customer service. In the year to 31 October 2023, Total Transaction Value (“TTV”) on the platform was more than £900m, up more than 20% against the prior year. Travel Counsellors is multi-award-winning and has a five star, ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot. It was founded in 1994. For further information about Travel Counsellors, please visit: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/our-story/

Notes to Editors
The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 2,001 UK adults (Aged 16+). The data was collected between 20/06/24 and 21/06/24. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct which is based on the ESOMAR principles.

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StarHub Powers Up Its Network with 5G+

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Get more with wider coverage and up to four times faster speeds indoors and underground

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — StarHub has launched 5G+, powered by the deployment of 700MHz spectrum to give customers a strong, more consistent network experience. Available across every StarHub 5G mobile plan, 5G+ gives customers more from their connectivity in the places where they need it most.

From office towers and crowded malls to basements, car parks and live events, some of the places where customers rely most on their network are also where connectivity are most tested. With 700MHz reaching deeper into buildings and harder-to-reach spaces, 5G+ delivers wider coverage and speeds of up to four times faster indoors and underground, helping customers stay connected as they move through their day.

Existing customers on StarHub 5G mobile plans will get 5G+ automatically, while new customers will get it from day one. With 5G+ across every StarHub 5G mobile plan, customers can get more from their network, whichever plan they choose.

For enterprises, 5G+ provides more dependable connectivity for critical teams and operations. With StarHub’s Enterprise Priority Services, organisations can also prioritise network access for key users and workflows when demand is high, helping keep field operations and collaboration tools running when it matters most.

Get More Out of Your Lunchtime at Lau Pa Sat

More coverage, more speed, and now more ice cream. For one day only on 2 September 2026, StarHub is bringing “more” to lunchtime at Lau Pa Sat. From 11.30am to 3pm, diners can enjoy unlimited complimentary ice cream as part of StarHub’s 5G+ launch celebrations. Competitive eater and influencer Zermatt Neo will kick off the fun with a lunchtime eating challenge, livestreamed on TikTok using StarHub’s 5G+ network.

5G+ builds on StarHub’s continued investment in its network and capabilities to give customers a better experience and more from their connectivity, wherever the day takes them.

For more information on StarHub 5G+, visit http://www.starhub.com/5g-plus.

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Hinen at Solar & Storage Live UK 2026: Powering Smarter UK Homes with A15 RESS

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BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hinen will exhibit at Solar & Storage Live UK 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from September 22–24, 2026. Visitors can find Hinen at Booth G12B, where the company will showcase its latest energy storage solutions, with the A15 Residential Energy Storage System taking centre stage.

As the UK’s largest solar energy exhibition, Solar & Storage Live UK brings together buyers, installers and industry leaders from across the energy value chain. Hinen will engage with partners and homeowners to explore smarter, more flexible residential energy solutions.

Smarter Energy for Modern UK Homes

As more UK households adopt solar PV, EVs and heat pumps, smart energy storage can help homeowners make better use of renewable energy and reduce reliance on grid electricity.

At the show, Hinen will highlight the A15 RESS, combining an A-series hybrid inverter with the B15 high-voltage battery. The system offers 14.4 kWh of storage per battery, up to 86.4 kWh of total capacity, 8,000+ cycles and an ultra-slim 180 mm design. Its smart energy management capabilities help homeowners optimise when to store and use energy, supporting greater energy independence and flexibility.

Comprehensive Energy Solutions

At the event, Hinen will also showcase a range of solutions tailored to different energy needs:

A Series H6S: 3.6–6kW single-phase all-in-one system for small homes.A Series H25T: 10–25kW three-phase all-in-one system for larger homes and small commercial applications.H6000-EU + B5000D-W: Flexible low-voltage solution for everyday home energy needs.H6000S + B5000D-W: Reliable Low-voltage solution with parallel function.E2400S + E2560B: 2400W balcony energy storage for space-constrained homes.PU1800 & PS3000: Portable power for travel, outdoor use and backup.

Visit Hinen at Booth G12B, NEC Birmingham, September 22–24, 2026, to discover the A15 and Hinen’s latest energy solutions.

About Hinen

Hinen is an energy storage technology company backed by more than 20 years of manufacturing experience from Hinen Group. Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 300787), Hinen develops residential energy storage solutions including battery systems, hybrid inverters and intelligent energy management technologies. With offices and service teams across Europe, the UK, Australia and Africa, Hinen provides localised support to customers and partners worldwide.

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GOFO Deploys Automated Narrow-Belt Sorter at Rome Hub, Lifting Southern Italy Capacity by 40%

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ROME, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GOFO, a fast-growing, technology-driven last-mile delivery provider, today announced that its Rome sorting center has officially entered full production with a new automated narrow-belt sorting system featuring integrated singulation technology. The system began trial operation in May 2026 and, following more than three months of stable performance, is now fully operational, lifting the hub’s overall efficiency by 40%.

The linear narrow-belt sorter’s integrated singulation technology automatically separates overlapping parcels before they enter the sort loop. Because the system relies on proven mechanical separation rather than AI-based vision recognition, it is designed to deliver consistent throughput day after day, with reliability confirmed during the trial period and now carried into full production ahead of the autumn peak season.

The system has a design capacity of 6,500 parcels per hour and 120 sorting chutes, providing routing coverage across southern Italy, including Bari, Catanzaro, Naples and surrounding areas. It integrates dimensioning and weighing in a single pass, with volume accuracy of ±10 mm and weighing accuracy of ±20 g. Around 80% of the sorting process is now automated, with manual handling limited to loading and exception processing.

“The Rome hub is our primary gateway to southern Italy, and this upgrade ensures we can meet the growing demand from our e-commerce partners without compromising on speed or accuracy,” said Jacqueline Chan, General Manager of GOFO Italy. “As we head into peak season, this investment gives us the reliability and sufficient processing capacity our customers need across the south.”

About GOFO

GOFO, founded in the United States in 2023, is a technology-driven last-mile logistics network serving merchants and consumers across the U.S., Canada, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain. Guided by the brand philosophy “Drive Efficiency, Deliver Trust,” GOFO combines advanced technology with localized operations to deliver precise, reliable, and scalable delivery solutions. Operating nationwide through sorting centers and delivery centers across the country, GOFO Italy serves a broad population with high-performance last-mile delivery solutions. Its operations are powered by automated sorting, intelligent routing, and disciplined execution. For more information, please visit www.gofo.com/it.

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