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The River Café owner talks to James Stagg about how the 30-year-old Hammersmith business is weathering its third closure and why she’s appreciating the public’s newfound love of home cooking

Boris Johnson has given some hope to hospitality businesses contemplating opening under two-metre distancing by suggesting that the guidance may soon be eased.

Quarantine, fewer flights and lack of finance may all work to hoteliers’ advantage after lockdown, with a rush in bookings to properties in the UK from those seeking a break from the norm, says Julian Troup

Leading figures from the UK’s tourism industry have written to home secretary Priti Patel calling for the proposed 14-day quarantine period for international travellers to be scrapped immediately.

“In times of uncertainty, we can rely on our kitchens as a source of comfort.”

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Hospitality leaders have called on the government to cut VAT rates to help businesses survive while operating at a reduced capacity and to save jobs.

Almost two-thirds (63%) of British consumers say they will return to restaurants, bars or cafes in the month after lockdown ends but trust in hygiene and social distancing will be key, study reveals.

Concerns have been raised that furloughed hospitality workers could see their pay fall below 60% if the exclusion of tronc is exacerbated by the chancellor tapering off support.

A Paris-based designer has launched a protective bubble to enclose diners in a bid to satisfy physical distancing rules in restaurants when they reopen.