Government has reminded the public that Coronavirus restrictions remain in place. Find out what you can and cannot do in England from Monday 29 March on this link.
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Increased Test and Trace requirements from 29 March
The Test And Trace guidance has been changed to state that from 29 March 2021, every customer or visitor should be asked to scan the NHS QR code or provide their name and contact details, not just a lead member. This requirement applies to: Hospitality, including pubs, bars, restaurants and cafés Tourism and leisure, including parks, cinemas...
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Filing extensions end on 5 April
Companies House is warning businesses that the automatic filing extensions that were introduced last year with regard to the following activities come to an end on 5 April 2021: Accounts Confirmation statements Event-driven filings Mortgage charges. However, for accounts filing deadlines that fall after 5 April, companies can still apply for a 3-month extension. Read more...
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Clarity for parks on Step 2 of the reopening roadmap
The UK Government has published the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021 in relation to the roadmap steps. Along with this, DCMS has shared some clarity on guidance on the reopening of accommodation and facilities in England. From Step 2, no earlier than 12 April, separate and self-contained accommodation will be open for...
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Wales Tourism Recovery Plan – Let’s Shape the Future
The Welsh Government has published an outline Tourism Recovery Plan for the tourism industry in Wales. Developed in consultation with the Tourism Taskforce, the plan includes a shared partnership framework of essential themes around which interventions will be built to support businesses through short to medium-term recovery. The 8 essential themes include: Supporting business Valuing...
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VisitScotland launches responsible tourism campaign
VisitScotland has today (22 March) announced a responsible tourism campaign to raise awareness of the importance of exploring the outdoors responsibly with the focus on asking people to leave no trace of their visit and protect Scotland’s stunning countryside. The £124,000 campaign, which looks to counteract some of the issues seen as a result of...
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Government announces measures to prepare seaside resorts for summer
Measures to support a safe and successful reopening of seaside resorts and high streets and ahead of summer have been announced by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. A £56 million Welcome Back Fund will help boost the look and feel of high streets and seaside towns. Funding will help councils prepare for the safe return of...
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English Tourism Week moves to May – dates released
VisitEngland’s annual campaign to raise awareness of the value and contribution of the English tourism sector, English Tourism Week, will take place on 22 – 31 May 2021. They ask that tourism businesses save the date, and have confirmed that further details on the week and how to get involved will be released in due...
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Questions in the House regarding police powers and unauthorised encampments
Dr Julian Lewis MP asked, with reference to the Written Statement of 8 March 2021 on Strengthening Police Powers to Tackle Unauthorised Encampments, HCWS826, what criteria the courts will be required to apply to determine whether the (a) damage, (b) disruption and (c) distress which a person (i) has or (ii) is deemed likely to...
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Government review of DMOs
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has opened a consultation on the Independent Review of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs). Consultation description The government has commissioned an independent review of England’s DMOs. The review is led by Nick de Bois (Chair of VisitEngland), with support from an expert panel. A full programme of evidence-gathering, meetings and...