The end of Covid restrictions on 19 July has been dismissed as 'a complete fallacy' unless self isolation rules currently forcing hundreds of hospitality businesses to close are changed.
Hospitality groups including Martin Williams' Rare Restaurants and City Pub Group are planning to continue with mask-wearing rules and social distancing beyond 19 July.
Hospitality could face a 'cancelled' summer after the Government announced that no changes will be made to Covid self isolation rules until the middle of next month.
Hospitality venues will no longer be required to only operate table service and nightclubs can finally reopen when England moves to the last phase of its Coronavirus lockdown roadmap.
Fledgling vegan fast food brand Ready Burger has ended its crowdfunding campaign having successfully raised nearly £2m to help fuel its plans for 'rapid' growth across the UK.
Boris Johnson is expected to confirm the lifting of most remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England will go ahead on 19 July with social distancing and restrictions on bar ordering scrapped.
D&D London is to launch a paid summer school training programme that aims to secure employment for people looking to enter hospitality but have little or no previous experience.
Nightclubs and music venues are set to reopen without the need for Covid tests or so-called 'vaccine passports', in a major boost to the beleaguered night-time economy.
Businesses in Wales that continue to be affected by Covid restrictions will receive up to £25,000 of additional support from the Welsh Government, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced.
