Surge of bookings as rules change in England, Scotland and Wales, but rain puts a dampener on high streets
Restaurants and pubs enjoyed a surge in bookings on Monday after the return of indoor dining in England, Scotland and Wales.
A record number of tables were booked for Monday on The Fork, formerly known as Bookatable: 12% more than on any date since July 2020. The online booking service said that 88% of the restaurants on its system were open on Monday, 41% more than during the first stage of reopening on 12 April.
