Vaccine Passport

Scottish hospitality hails 'important milestone' as vaccine certificates scrapped

23-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Scottish hospitality groups have hailed an 'important milestone' as it was confirmed that the requirement for vaccination certification to enter late-night venues would be scrapped next week.

Wales to scrap Covid Pass scheme

11-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

It has been confirmed that Wales will scrap its Covid Pass scheme next week as the country pushes ahead with the relaxation of some of its remaining Coronavirus measures.

Hospitality renews calls for further financial support as Johnson confirms lifting of Plan B measures

19-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

The Prime Minister has confirmed that Plan B measures including the use of so-called 'vaccine passports' will be scrapped in England next week.

Scotland to lift hospitality restrictions next week

18-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

It has been confirmed that trading restrictions on indoor hospitality settings in Scotland will be lifted next week, with nightclubs able to reopen again following an enforced four-week closure.

NTIA calls for 'damaging' vaccine passports to be scrapped nationwide

17-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called for so-called vaccine passports to be scrapped nationwide, saying they are 'neither proportionate nor effective' in controlling the spread of Coronavirus.

Hospitality hopes 'torpedoed' as Scotland extends restrictions

12-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

Hospitality businesses in Scotland will continue to face tight restrictions on indoor trading for at least another week, with the sector accusing the Scottish Government of leaving it 'in limbo'.

Johnson accused of 'throwing hospitality under the bus' as Covid curbs return

09-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of 'throwing hospitality under the bus to save his own skin' as he announced the introduction of tougher Covid curbs including 'vaccine passports'.

'Welcome relief' as Scotland opts not to expand vaccine certificate scheme

23-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Scotland's 'vaccine passport' scheme will not be extended to further hospitality settings, as had been feared by the sector.

'Huge relief' as Welsh Government opts not to extend NHS Covid Pass policy across hospitality

17-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

UKHospitality Cymru has warmly welcomed a ministerial announcement that there are 'no immediate plans' to extend Covid passes into more parts of hospitality in Wales.

‘Alarming’ prospect of vaccine passport expansion in Scotland

10-Nov-2021 By Georgi Gyton

Suggestions that Scotland’s vaccine passport scheme could be rolled out to pubs and restaurants is 'extremely alarming' to hospitality businesses, UKHospitality has said.

Welsh Government facing legal challenge on NHS Covid Pass policy

08-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

A street food operator in Wales is to launch a legal challenge against the Welsh Government following the proposed expansion of the NHS Covid Pass system to more hospitality venues.

Vaccine passports 'decimating' Scottish nightlife

27-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

New data from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) reveal that trading levels for Scotland's night-time economy have been decimated in the first week of the country's ‘vaccine passport’ scheme.

Scottish hospitality condemns weekend 'chaos' as Covid vaccine certificates are enforced

25-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Hospitality leaders in Scotland have described the first weekend of mandatory Covid vaccine certificate enforcement as 'an unmitigated disaster', with footfall falling by up to 40% and staff facing abuse.

Sector warns of Plan B 'devastation' as Chancellor looks to assuage lockdown fears

25-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Hospitality leaders have warned that the use of 'Plan B' measures to curb the rise in Coronavirus cases could 'decimate' the sector.

Compulsory NHS Covid passes for Wales get go-ahead after 'shambolic' Senedd vote

06-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Nightclub industry representatives have reacted furiously after a narrow vote in the Senedd paved the way for mandatory NHS Covid passes for nightclubs and large events in Wales.

Westminster launches consultation on Covid Passports

01-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The English government has launched a consultation requesting evidence on the proposal for mandatory Covid Passports for use in a ‘Plan B scenario’.

'Questions remain' over why the Scottish Government believes Covid vaccine certificates are necessary

29-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Industry leaders have questioned why the Scottish Government continues to believe vaccine certificates are necessary for late-night venues, as Covid cases fall rapidly across the country.

Business confidence 'shattered' for Scotland's late-night operators as rules revealed for Covid vaccine certificates

22-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Confidence among late-night operators in Scotland has been 'shattered' after the country's Government set out a broader-than-expected definition of what will constitute a 'nightclub' under its forthcoming vaccine certificate scheme.

Wales to introduce NHS Covid passes for nightclubs and large events

17-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

People in Wales will have to show an NHS Covid Pass to enter nightclubs and attend large events from next month, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced

Government's winter 'Plan B' will 'severely undermine' hospitality's recovery

15-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has warned the possible introduction of contingency measures including vaccine certificates to deal with the pandemic during autumn and winter would 'severely undermine' the recovery of the sector.

Hope for night-time economy as Government chooses to hold vaccine certificates 'in reserve'

13-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said the Government no longer plans to go ahead with introducing so-called 'vaccine passports' for crowded venues in England later this month.

Scotland's night-time economy on 'path to devastation' as Covid vaccine certificates given go ahead

10-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

The Scottish Government has been accused of ignoring the concerns of hospitality after the country's parliament pushed through plans to introduce so-called 'vaccine passports' for crowded venues from next month.

Covid vaccine certificates to be compulsory for crowded venues in England from later this month

06-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi has confirmed that Covid vaccine certificates will be required for entry into nightclubs and other mass indoor venues in England from the end of this month.

Vaccine passports "cannot be the thin end of the wedge" says UKHospitality Scotland

02-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Trade body UKHospitality Scotland has called on the Scottish Government for better communication with the hospitality sector following proposals to introduce vaccine passports for entry to nightclubs in the country.

Opposition mounts over 'vaccine passports' plan

22-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Opposition is growing within Westminster to the Government's plan to make so-called 'vaccine passports' compulsory to enter crowded venues such as nightclub from the autumn.

Nightclubs hit with 'hammer blow' as Covid vaccine certificates to be compulsory for crowded venues

20-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

The Government's decision to make so-called 'vaccine passports' compulsory to enter crowded venues such as nightclubs from the autumn has been condemned as 'an absolute shambles' by the night-time economy.

'Freedom Day' guidance urges hospitality to retain restrictions and consider use of Covid-status certification

15-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Official guidance published ahead of England's 'Freedom Day' on 19 July urges hospitality businesses to retain most Coronavirus restrictions and consider checking customers' Covid-status certification as a condition of entry.

Government reconsiders 'vaccine passports'

12-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

The Government is reportedly considering plans to introduce so-called 'vaccine passports' for hospitality in the autumn, despite a recent review concluding there should be no legal requirements for their use.

Nightclubs to reopen without Covid tests or 'vaccine passports'

01-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

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.

Events Research Programme reports 'no substantial outbreaks' following first pilots

28-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The first phase of a pilot scheme set up to explore the impact of large-scale events on Covid-19 transmission has reported 'no substantial outbreaks'.

Vaccine passports would place fresh burdens on industries such as hospitality, report finds

14-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

The introduction of vaccine passports would place fresh burdens on industries, such as hospitality, that have already suffered significantly as a result of Coronavirus measures, a new report has concluded.

Decision on June unlocking to be decided by the end of this month

24-May-2021 By James McAllister

Boris Johnson will announce whether or not the final stage of England’s lockdown roadmap will go ahead on 21 June as planned by the end of the month.

‘No jab - no job policies: can businesses require staff to have the COVID-19 vaccine?

23-Apr-2021 By Clare Gilroy-Scott

With reports of possible vaccine passport requirements and the use of so-called ‘no jab – no job policies’, is it lawful for employers to require their workforce to be vaccinated? And what are the possible employment law implications of such a policy?

Hospitality businesses believe vaccine passports will likely be introduced, poll finds

16-Apr-2021 By BigHospiality

Hospitality businesses are anticipating the introduction of vaccination passports once restaurants and pubs reopen fully, a latest poll has found.

Majority of night-time economy businesses think vaccine passports would damage business

06-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Nearly 70% of night-time economy companies believe the introduction of Covid-status certification would have a negative impact on business, according to a study by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Vaccine passports or social distancing both bad for business, warns trade body

06-Apr-2021 By Restaurant

Pubs and restaurants will be put in a tricky position post lockdown if potential plans to scrap social-distancing rules and demand customers present Covid passports come into place, UKHospitality is warning.

Johnson confirms reopening of outdoor hospitality on 12 April

06-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Boris Johnson has confirmed that outdoor hospitality settings in England will be able to unlock next Monday (12 April).

'Vaccine passports' for pubs 'repressive' and 'unworkable'

25-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Prominent voices from the hospitality industry have dismissed suggestions that publicans could require guests to have a so-called 'vaccine passport' to enter their pubs as 'repressive' and 'unworkable'.

Government calls for evidence as it considers impact of 'vaccine passports'

16-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The Government has published a call for evidence as it considers the role of so-called 'vaccine passports' in the country's recovery from the pandemic.

Government to review issue of 'vaccine passports'

23-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised there will be a review into the 'deep and complex issues' surrounding the potential use of so-called 'vaccine passports' to enter venues like hospitality.