Consumers keen to spend despite caution on economy
Consumers are set to prioritise eating and drinking out in their spending after lockdown, but remain cautious about longer term financial impacts of the pandemic….
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Treasury Committee Launches ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus’ Inquiry
The Treasury Committee is launching a new inquiry into jobs, growth, and productivity after coronavirus. The Committee will examine how the Government can reduce and…
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Vaccine Passports “Not Permanent Says Minister
Vaccine passports will not be introduced on a “permanent basis” but may be a beneficial short-term solution, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said.
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Less Than 1% Of Scottish On-Trade Staff Catch Covid-19
The Scottish hospitality has revealed that there have only been 32 positive cases of Covid-19 among staff from July to Christmas 2020, equating to less than 1% of their members
Read more...Chancellor Considering Extending Furlough Payments Beyond April
Chancellor Rishi Sundak is, according to reports considering an extension to the UK’s furlough scheme which currently terminates in April.
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Hotels Offer To Become Vaccination Centres
The implementation of the third lockdown means many hotels have once again had to close their doors – some are still open to accommodate key workers – amid concerns about their long-term viability.
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UKHospitality Comments on Tiers Announcement: “Act Now or Face Hospitality Bloodbath”
Commenting on yesterday’s (December 30) announcement by the Health Secretary, which will put the majority of England into either tier 3 or 4 from today,…
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Tim Martin Stands By “Flawed Model” Comments
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin is standing firm on comments he made in a press release citing “a flawed model” and “inaccurate predictions” on the covid…
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80% Fall in Hospitality Christmas Takings
Restaurants, pubs and bars saw takings a fall in takings of almost 80% between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day as coronavirus restrictions forced thousands of…
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Three Quarters of England Placed into Tier 4 Lockdown from Midnight Tonight
Over 75% of England will be placed into Tier 4 from midnight tonight (December 30) after a huge surge in coronavirus infections prompted the government into…
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New Years Eve- Reminder of the Tier Rules
People across the UK will have very different rules to follow on what is ordinarily the country’s busiest time New Year’s Eve, as each devolved…
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Beer duty to top £337m this month – Despite Covid Closing 85% of Pubs
£337million is expected to be raised in beer duty on beer this December, despite 85 per cent of pubs unable to open their doors. The…
Read more...Boxing Day Lockdown Brings More Hardship to Hospitality Sector
Hospitality trade bodies have issued strong warnings that the sector needs urgent financial support from government following the announcement that more restaurants, hotels and pubs…
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Calls For National Lockdown Increase As Covid Variant Rates Spread
The Prime Minister is facing mounting pressure to enforce a national lockdown as the threat of a fast-spreading variant of coronavirus across the UK increases.
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New Covid Restrictions Plunges Hospitality into Chaos
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dramatically cancelled Christmas for millions of people this afternoon as London and the South East are placed into a newly-created…
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