Hospitality trade says chancellor failed to help save sector with VAT cut, while travel industry laments air duty riseBudget: key points at a glanceThe chancellor has been accused of producing a “cut and paste”...
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Read MoreChef’s business partner says payments were held up as company waited to receive Covid support grantsCelebrity chef Andi Oliver’s east London restaurant business has admitted taking weeks to hand over at least...
Read MoreBusinesses will no longer be able to take share of service charges paid by card under new legislation Restaurant owners will be banned from taking customer tips and service charge payments from workers under legislation being...
Read MoreVenues aim to recruit after Covid but face lack of supply of skilled people from the EUCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe hospitality industry is facing a staffing crisis as restaurants and...
Read MoreExclusive: UK government figures believe certificates may tackle hesitancy in younger age groupsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMaking Covid certificates compulsory to enter pubs could help...
Read MoreLobby groups raise practical concerns and say the checks would not be appropriate or necessaryCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe UK pub and restaurant industries have rejected the idea of...
Read MoreBoris Johnson restricts gatherings in attempt to prevent second national lockdownCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTough new rules that restrict gatherings to just six people could be in place...
Read MoreLast-minute rush means Treasury scheme will cost more than the £500m set aside to help hospitality industry in pandemicAt least 100m subsidised meals were eaten by diners in the UK in August following a last-minute rush by...
Read MoreChancellor visited branch after summer statement, but some have pointed to his lack of PPECoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRishi Sunak was nowhere to be seen on Thursday at the central London...
Read MorePrime minister to tell customers to follow advice and not let down landlords as businesses reopenCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson will issue a sombre plea to the public to behave...
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