What a WASTE of time and money: West End restaurateurs slam being forced to close as they throw out unused food after Covid cops clear away the last of London s drinkers before city enters Tier 3
Londoners were seen enjoying a final pint on the last night before they have to close when Tier 3 is imposed
Drinkers enjoyed a final meal and drink in Covent Garden and Soho this evening as tables packed out
Police arrived to order crowds to leave as London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire enter Tier 3 tonight
As pubs and restaurants shut, hospitality experts warned millions of pounds worth of food could go to waste
‘Illogical’ move to tier three shuts London bars 15th December, 2020 by Owen Bellwood
Bars in London will be forced to close from tomorrow (16 December) as the city moves to the highest level of Covid-19 restrictions, a measure branded “illogical” by trade group UK Hospitality.
Bars in London must close from 00:01 on Wednesday 16 December
Health secretary Matt Hancock announced yesterday (14 December) that as a result of rising case numbers, London, most of Essex and areas in Hertfordshire will move into tier three from midnight on Wednesday. It is not known how long the measures will last for but the next review of the tier system is due to be held on 23 December.
Gifts undelivered, food delivery slots fully booked – the devastating impact of cancelling Christmas
Retail, hospitality and travel industries warn scrapping the five-day break would have severe consequences
15 December 2020 • 5:47pm
Unless presents have been posted already, it s highly unlikely they will arrive in time for Christmas Day
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The turkey has been ordered, the tickets booked and the presents are waiting to be placed under the Christmas tree for the joyous family gathering.
Families up and down the country have made all the necessary arrangements for a perfect festive reunion with loved ones they have not seen in months because of coronavirus restrictions on gatherings.
Covid-19: London mayor calls for schools to close early
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image captionSadiq Khan wants all students to be tested for Covid-19
London s mayor has urged the government to ask all secondary schools and colleges in the capital to shut early ahead of Christmas.
In a letter to ministers, Sadiq Khan said he also wanted schools to reopen later in January amid significant Covid outbreaks in 10 to 19-year-olds.
Greenwich and Islington councils are the first in England to urge schools to switch this week to online learning.
Council officials in Greenwich have advised schools to shut from the end of Monday, although some academies will remain open, while Islington schools have been asked to move online from the end of Tuesday.