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More than 64 million meals have been enjoyed by diners across the country since the launch of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme, Government said, as the scheme entered its fourth week. The data also shows that the number of customers at UK restaurants was up 17% compared to the same week...

On Thursday 20 August, DCMS (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) wants all to join in sharing #ThrowbackThursday snaps from UK holidays and day trips of the past as part of their Enjoy Summer Safely campaign – and for Brits to say why they can’t wait to visit again. UK caravan industry have played a...

The Northern Ireland Executive announced that the use of face coverings in certain indoor settings is mandatory in the region from Monday 10 August. Face coverings should now be worn in shops and other enclosed spaces. It describes this as “a vital defence in our ongoing battle against Covid-19”. The Executive has launched the ‘Wear one...

The Scottish Government has now (from 14 August) made it mandatory for hospitality businesses to collect the contact details of customers and visitors. Businesses operating in the hospitality sector are required by law to have regard to this. It applies until further notice for public houses, restaurants and cafes – including those where they are...

Extended list The number of places where face coverings must be worn has been extended. This now includes entertainment venues (cinemas, theatres, concert halls), aquariums, bingo halls, amusement arcades, adventure activity centres, funfairs, theme parks, casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, and indoor play areas, including soft-play areas. The full list can be found here.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is undertaking a second wave of their Coronavirus Impact Survey. This is to better understand the effect of the Coronavirus outbreak on organisations in its sectors – including tourism – and what needs to be done to support businesses. The survey should take around 10-20 minutes and...

Escape the Everyday VisitBritain has launched a number of new opportunities for businesses and destinations to get involved in the national domestic marketing campaign. In a “normal” year, the domestic tourism industry is worth £91.6 billion to the economy. With a forecast for 2020 of £46.8 billion – down 49% – VisitBritain says it is...

The Prime Minister announced the removal of restriction on certain businesses and activities in England from 15 August.  The following will be permitted: indoor play and indoor soft play areas; bowling alleys; skating rinks and casinos.  Easing of restrictions also applies to indoor theatres and music/performance venues (England) with socially distanced audiences, operating under the...

HM Treasury has published figures that show that there has been a high take-up of the Eat Out to Help Out initiative, with 83,000 business premises signed up to the scheme and 10.5m covers claimed for in the first week. Many parks groups and restaurant chains are taking part – there is still time to...

There have been some updates to Government’s advice for accommodation providers in the Working Safely guidance (of which Section 2.1.5 specifically covers caravan parks and campsites) as follows: People resident inside an area with local restrictions can go on holiday outside that area, but whilst there should only socialise indoors with members of their own household...