Prime Minister Sets Out Plan for Living with COVID
Sector leaders have responded to the government’s announcement that all Covid restrictions will end in England on Thursday and free mass testing will stop from…
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Hospitality Calls for 5 Key Support Measures to Aid Living with Covid
Nearly two years on from the Prime Minister’s request that people “avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues” and the hospitality industry remains…
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Wales to Relax Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Fall
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed that from 18 February a Covid Pass will no longer be required for entry into indoor or outdoor events and venues, including nightclubs, cinemas, theatres and concert halls
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England Returns to Plan A as Regulations on Face Coverings and COVID Passes Change Today
From today, January 27th, all measures under Plan B have been lifted, meaning face coverings are no longer mandatory in indoor venues
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England to Return to Plan A Following the Success of the Booster Programme
The Government has today announced that England will fully return to Plan A on Thursday 27 January thanks to the success of the booster programme
Read more...Pre-Departure Testing Removed and Lateral Flow Tests Brought in for Vaccinated Travellers Arriving in England
From 4am on Sunday 9 January, eligible fully vaccinated travellers and over 5s will be able to take a lateral flow test instead of a PCR on or before day 2 of their arrival in England.
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SLTA Welcomes Changes to Scotland’s Self-Isolation Rules
The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) has welcomed Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement this afternoon that, for those who test positive for Covid
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Hospitality Needs no Further Support as Venues are “Pretty Full” says Minister
Health Minister Gillian Keegan MP has said that the government has provided sufficient financial support already for the hospitality sector, saying people are going out,…
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Pubs, Bars and Restaurants Lost £10,335 on Average in the Week Leading up to Christmas
On Christmas Day takings were down 60% compared to 2019, new figures from industry body UKHospitality show. The findings demonstrate how the industry’s fight to…
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The Survival of Pubs During Further COVID Restrictions or Lockdowns
Once again, the hospitality industry is in a state of flux at one its busiest times of the year as a result of COVID-19. The…
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New Year’s Eve Boost For England’s Hospitality Sector
England’s hospitality sector received a massive New Years Eve boost as Health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed there will be no further Covid restrictions introduced in…
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New Year Celebrations “At Risk” as Omicron Cases Rise
New Year Celebrations “At Risk” as Omicron Cases Rise RISING hospitals admissions in England are putting New Year’s Eve celebrations at risk as the…
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“Let Us Dance” Call for Nightclubs in England on New Year’s Eve
The UK’s night-time industry is calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to let clubs and venues operate on New Year’s Eve amid rumours of an…
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“Knock-Out Blow” for Scotland’s Licensed Hospitality Operators Now Facing Further Restrictions After Christmas
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has introduced new Covid restrictions for hospitality venues in a bid to slow the rise in the new Omicron variant. Ms…
Read more...Hotels See 1 in 10 December Bookings Cancelled Compared to 1 in 2 in 2020 – Despite Fears of an Imminent Increase
Hotel booking data for 2021 shows that December cancellation rates for pre-Christmas bookings have averaged 11%, while the final two weeks of December (including Christmas…
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