Boris Johnson unlocks Brits as overnight romps, drinking inside pubs and holidays get the green light
Updated: 10 May 2021, 23:58
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BORIS Johnson hailed the “biggest step” on the road to Covid freedom last night as indoor drinking and dining and overnight romps got the OK.
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Boris Johnson has given the nod to indoor drinking, hols and overnight stays from next MondayCredit: Getty
People in England will be able to eat out, drink inside pubs and go to the cinema, while hotels and B&Bs can reopen.
Hugs will be allowed as well as mixing indoors and staying overnight with no social distancing ending the casual sex ban.
Sadiq Khan vows to ‘bring London together’ as he is sworn in for second term as mayor Ross Lydall UP NEXT
Sadiq Khan today vowed to bring London together after the trauma of Brexit and the pandemic as he was formally signed in as mayor for a second term.
It came as he launched a £6m Let’s Do London campaign to encourage Londoners to boost the capital’s economy by taking staycation breaks as the easing of the lockdown allows the reopening of cultural and entertainment venues.
In a message of conciliation, Mr Khan said at the signing-in ceremony at Shakespeare’s Globe: “The country and the city remain deeply divided. I pledge to use my second term to build the bridges to bring us closer together.
Boris Johnson unlocks Brits as overnight romps, drinking inside pubs and holidays get the green light
Updated: May 10 2021, 19:04 ET
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BORIS Johnson hailed the “biggest step” on the road to Covid freedom last night as indoor drinking and dining and overnight romps got the OK.
The PM confirmed a major easing of lockdown from next Monday.
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Boris Johnson has given the nod to indoor drinking, hols and overnight stays from next MondayCredit: Getty
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People in England will be able to eat out, drink inside pubs and go to the cinema, while hotels and B&Bs can reopen.
Hugs will be allowed as well as mixing indoors and staying overnight with no social distancing ending the casual sex ban.
Rent debt threatens 330,000 hospitality jobs 7th May, 2021 by Kate Malczewski
The removal of rent protections for hospitality businesses in the UK could put 330,000 jobs at risk, according to a trade body.
Despite periods of closure and trading restrictions due to Covid-19, many operators have not had rent reductions
The UK hospitality industry faces £2.5 billion (US$3.5 billion) in rent debt, part of the impact of Covid-19 shutdowns.
With the government’s ban on commercial evictions due to end in June 2021, UK Hospitality (UKH) conducted a survey gauging operators’ current standing on rent issues.
More than half of operators surveyed reported that they haven’t had a rent reduction from their landlord, even during periods of closure and trading restrictions. Just over half (52%) have not received any rent payment extensions, while nearly three quarters (73%) are unable or don’t know how they can pay their rent arrears. Two fifths of those surveyed haven’t been able