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Boris Johnson to confirm 19 July unlocking in England with social distancing and restrictions on bar ordering scrapped

Johnson to confirm 19 July unlocking in England

By James McAllister

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.

Government increases State Aid cap from £3m to £10.9m

Government increases State Aid cap

By James McAllister

The State Aid cap has been increased to more than £10m, giving larger hospitality businesses greater access to Government-backed grant schemes.

Furlough scheme extended until end of September with contributions from employers from July Budget 2021 hospitality

Sunak extends furlough beyond summer

By James McAllister

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) until the end of September in his Budget today (3 March).

When will hospitality reopen after third Coronavirus lockdown April May roadmap Boris Johnson

Johnson to unveil 'four-stage plan' for easing lockdown

By James McAllister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will unveil a 'four-stage plan' for easing lockdown in England later today (22 February), which is expected to see hospitality remain closed until at least April.

Hospitality cash reserves run low

Hospitality cash reserves run low

By James McAllister

More than half of hospitality firms now have less than three months of cash reserves left, according to data from the think tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Sacha Lord legal challenge heads to High Court

Sacha Lord legal challenge heads to High Court

By James McAllister

A legal challenge by Greater Manchester's night time economy advisor Sacha Lord against the restrictions placed on hospitality by the Government will be tried in the High Court.