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There will be “no viable way out for theatres” unless the Government changes its policy on live entertainment, according to one performer. Jon Ranger is a piano player on A Christmas Carol at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End, which – like all other theatres in the capital – will be forced to close its doors again as Tier 3 restrictions are introduced on Wednesday. Mr Ranger said he felt “a combination of anger, frustration, a bit of hopelessness” at the news, telling the PA news agency: “We fought so hard as an industry to prove that we could open safely and we’d do...

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 wort...

Lockdown tiers live updates as scientists warn of Christmas 'disaster' All the latest Covid-19 updates from across the UK and around the world The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now It comes as London and some surrounding areas prepare to enter Tier 3. The capital and parts of the commuter belt will be placed under the toughest measures – forcing the closure of hospitality – from Wednesday following a “very sharp” rise in cases. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said higher infections in the South East may be in part due to a newly identified variant of coronavirus which is growing...

There will be “no viable way out for theatres” unless the Government changes its policy on live entertainment, according to one performer. Jon Ranger is a piano player on A Christmas Carol at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End, which – like all other theatres in the capital – will be forced to close its doors again as Tier 3 restrictions are introduced on Wednesday. Mr Ranger said he felt “a combination of anger, frustration, a bit of hopelessness” at the news, telling the PA news agency: “We fought so hard as an industry to prove that we could open safely and we’d do...