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Face masks in Wales could be scrapped by the end of March
In response to the falling case rates, the Welsh government believes it could begin to ease the remaining coronavirus restrictions. As of the 18 February, the requirement to present a Covid pass for entry into entertainment venues, nightclubs and...
Covid 19 - Nightclubs open in Wales
Wales can again, reach for the lasers! As of today, Wales will more to alert level Zero, meaning that many of the Omicron variant restrictions that were imposed on the 26 December 2021 have now been scrapped. As of today Welsh people can: Atten...
Covid 19 - Impact on Christmas Trading Period Analysis
As Scotland and Wales rejoice today with the significant relaxation of their restrictions, it is interesting to see the release of Coronavirus and its impact on our spending habits and socialising plans around the Christmas season, UK: January 202...
Northern Ireland relaxes COVID restrictions
In welcome news for the Hospitality Industry and in line with the other parts of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland has commenced the process of relaxing Covid restrictions. From Midday on Friday premises which serve alcohol can drop table serv...
Ongoing Battle to Recover Business Interruption Insurance Cover
Last year there was great excitement when the initial rulings were released as to the interpretation of the business interruption insurance clauses in many policies held by operators. As we stated at that time this part of the Covid 19 impact on ...
England to relax Covid-19 Restrictions
In a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Covid-19 measures under “Plan B” are to be relaxed as of next week. This means that following measures will not be required: Covid pas...
Scotland | Covid Restrictions to lift from Monday
From Monday (24th January) many of Scotland's Covid-19 restrictions imposed over Christmas are to be eased, the First Minister (Nicola Sturgeon) announced yesterday. The decision follows a "significant fall" in new case numbers and in the belief ...