England & Wales
Wales announce further restrictions on hospitality.
At his press conference this lunchtime the Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford, has announced further restrictions on the Welsh hospitality industry. From Friday (4th December) pubs, cafes and restaurants, will be banned from selling alcohol and...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - New tiers announced for England
The Government have now published a full list of the regions in England and their respective tiers from Wednesday 2nd December. A link to the full list can be found here. Only the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly are deemed to be &lsqu...
England - Extra Bank Holiday Annoucement
Although some time away it has been announced that an additional Bank Holiday will take place in 2022 to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The queen will have reigned for 70 years on 6 February 2022 but plans are in place to stage a series of ev...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Government extends takeaway service
This morning (11th November), the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick announced restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year. The relaxation anno...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Wales publish post 'Firebreak' Regulations.
The Regulations governing Wales re-opening on Monday following the “Firebreak” closure have now been published and passed by the Welsh Assembly. A link to the Regulations can be found here. If you wish to discuss any aspects of th...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) make arrests over alleged “Eat Out to Help Out” Fraud
It has been reported that the HMRC have made their first arrests on suspicion of fraud linked to the Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme. Three arrests were made in London on Tuesday, upon suspicion of cheating the public revenue and ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Lockdown 2 - The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020
Following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on Halloween, regulations were published late on Tuesday outlining the terms of the proposed lockdown which is due to commence at midnight, Thursday 5th November. The regulations will be ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Chancellor announces further financial support
The Chancellor has today announced further financial support for business with a focus on the Hospitality sector. The Treasury’s summary of the measures announced can be found here which will include: Business contributions under the Job S...