Almost all of England will be under Tier 3 and 4 restrictions from tomorrow morning, health secretary Matt Hancock announced this afternoon following the latest review.
Wine industry toasts Brexit deal for cutting red tape
The UK wine industry has welcomed aspects of the Brexit deal, which it says will cut red tape for traders.
Home Grown Hotels fights back against minimum wage naming and shaming
Home Grown Hotels has pulled into question the language used by the National Minimum Wage Naming Scheme after being brandished as a “rogue employer” for underpaying employees alongside 138 other UK businesses.
Kate Nicholls made an OBE in New Year Honours that recognise hospitality heroes
UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has been made an OBE in a New Year Honours list that has recognised hospitality figures who have made significant contributions during the Covid pandemic.
BrewDog offers venues for vaccine roll-out
Hospitality businesses could be best-placed to help with the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine, with BrewDog chief executive among the first to offer his premises.
Restaurant job losses up 163% in 2020
A total of 29,684 jobs were lost across fine dining, independent businesses and large multiple casual-dining chains last year, up 163% on the 11,280 jobs lost during the whole of 2019.
Marston’s to operate 156 Brains pubs, saving 1,300 jobs
Pub group Marston’s is to take over the running of 156 SA Brains pubs in Wales in a move expected to safeguard 1,300 jobs.
Government to discuss extension of Tier 4 rules to wider areas
Government ministers are to meet today to discuss whether further areas of England need to be placed under the strictest Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions.
Pictures: Great Scotland Yard hotel launches No 1 the Townhouse
Great Scotland Yard hotel has launched a luxurious private residence next door to its five-star, Grade II-listed hotel in central London.
Supreme court business interruption ruling not expected until 2021
Thousands of businesses will have to wait until the new year for the result of the supreme court ruling on whether insurers should pay out for business interruption claims related to Covid-19.

