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On 8 June, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, gave his summer economic statement in which he set out a ‘Plan for Jobs’ to continue the UK’s recovery from the Coronavirus outbreak. The Chancellor noted that tourism had been one of the worst affected sectors; below is a summary of the key points from...

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MCLG) has just published the summary of responses and the Government response to the ‘fit and proper person’ test consultation relating to residential and mixed parks in England. MCLG’s aim was “to help local authorities target the worst offenders in the sector”. The consultation, which was carried out...

Government confirms £10 million new funding to boost tourism in England for renewal and recovery. The funding will “help small businesses in tourist destinations to access support of up to £5,000”. Government will also accelerate delivery of over £50 million for shovel-ready infrastructure projects over the coming months to help boost tourism. The announcement follows...

Guidance has been issued on collecting details and maintain records of staff, customers and visitors to businesses that are due to open from 4 July in England. The requirement to collect this data applies to: hospitality, including pubs, bars and restaurants (it does not apply to businesses operating a takeaway/delivery only basis) tourism and leisure,...

The Environment Agency has provided guidance to hospitality businesses, including caravan and camping sites confirming the need for private sewage treatment plants to be made ready to be used again following a period of shutdown or low flows. It is essential that environmental impacts must be minimised when operators restart their sewage treatment plants, and...

The Welsh Government has made an announcement regarding the reopening of self-contained holiday accommodation, including caravan parks.  This is, however, with the proviso that options for reopening and a final decision will be made at the next review of the Regulations on 9 July. It has stated that currently bookings can be made for stays...

Tourism businesses can now apply for a free UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to reassure customers your business adheres to Government and public health guidance. It has been developed by VisitEngland with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, to help you work towards re-opening, and start welcoming customers. The ‘We’re...

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced indicative dates for moving through the remainder of Phase 2 and early Phase 3, on the condition that health and safety criteria are met. The amended timeline, released on 24 June, is as follows: 29 June – indoor (non-office) workplaces including factories and warehouses, may reopen with relevant guidance...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today (23 June) announced that from Saturday 4 July, people can now “enjoy staycations in England with the reopening of accommodation sites”. This is understood to include caravan parks and campsites – although all businesses need to adhere to COVID Secure guidelines. National Caravan Council (NCC) Director General, John Lally,...

DCMS has worked with Cabinet Office and Public Health England regarding the action an accommodation business should take if a guest is displaying signs of the Covid-19 virus while staying in overnight accommodation for a permitted reason. The guest should inform the accommodation provider, immediately self-isolate where they can minimise any risk of transmission, and...