we possibly can to survive, but mentally, having to make those choices every couple of months, every couple of weeks, even, at the moment, isjust... yeah. we just hope that the government recognises how badly the hospitality industry is doing during — during, because of the restrictions they have imposed. even tighter restrictions could be announced in days, including the closure of pubs and restaurants in areas with high infection rates. i guess the point for us really is that it would almost be better if he did put people into full lockdown, because at least then there'd be a culpability by the government to have to give us some sort of compensation. if some venues are forced to shut, the industry wants a return to a full furlough scheme to keep businesses afloat. with fewer office workers here in manchester city centre, there is no lunchtime rush at this pub. they're trying to drum up trade, they've got their festive menu up here, but so far no—one‘s looking that far ahead.