Boris Johnson said in a statement to the House of Commons earlier today (19 January) that work from home guidance and the mandatory wearing of face-masks would also go when the restrictions are lifted and the country reverts to Plan A next Thursday (27 January).
Hospitality trade bodies have welcomed the announcement, but also warned the Government not to underestimate the severity these measures have had on trade during the festive period and into the new year, amid a renewed call for current lower 12.5% rate of VAT for the industry to be extended beyond the end of the financial year.
UKHospitality says the removal of Plan B is a key milestone on the road to recovery for the sector.
“This is fantastic news for the hospitality sector, after the critical Christmas trade was laid to waste for the second year running,” says Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality.
“Lifting the working from home recommendation is a particularly important move as it enables town and city…
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