According to the new figures, the number of empty high street shops has risen to the highest level for more than six years following a wave of store closures as a result of the pandemic. Continue reading
Category Archives: leisure and hospitality
More businesses given green light to reopen as lockdown restrictions relax
Beauty salons, tattoo studios, spas and barbers will be allowed to offer all “close contact” services from Saturday as lockdown measures relax, it has been announced. Continue reading
Chancellor considers online sales tax for e-commerce retail sector
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is considering the introduction of a new sales tax for the online retail sector in a bid to help the struggling high street compete with the e-commerce sector. Continue reading
Only a quarter of eligible businesses registered for ‘Eat out to help out’ scheme
According to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), only a quarter of eligible businesses in the hospitality sector have signed up to the new ‘Eat out to help out scheme’. Continue reading
High Streets Task Force launches to provide “invaluable advice” to businesses affected by COVID-19
A new package of support will help high street businesses “get back on their feet” following the coronavirus lockdown, the Government has said. Continue reading
One in 10 firms unable to reopen safely under current guidance, study reveals
One in 10 firms are unable to open safely under the Government’s current health and safety guidance, a major study has revealed. Continue reading