Sector says it cannot survive ‘second lost Christmas’ as surge in cases raises prospect of new pandemic restrictions
Pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels could not survive a second Christmas lost to Covid-19 restrictions, hospitality figures have warned, as the government faces growing pressure to impose “plan B” measures to curb the rise in coronavirus cases.
The health secretary, Sajid Javid, said on Wednesday that while new infections could hit a record 100,000 a day, he would not be reintroducing measures such as working from home or compulsory mask-wearing “at this time”.
