Licensing outdoor seats saved countless jobs but brings noise and antisocial behaviourContinental Europe has come to the UK – at least when the sun shines. In towns and cities all over the country, alfresco dining has exploded, with thousands of extra …
Pret to restore staff bonus after workers threaten strike action
But coffee shop chain will no longer pay for break times as sales struggle to recover from the pandemicPret a Manger has rowed back on plans to slash staff bonuses in a partial U-turn on proposed pay cuts after workers threatened strike action.However,…
UK recovery still unsteady despite July job surge, finds report
Even as Covid restrictions are lifted, staff shortages and Brexit could yet undermine revival, says BDOThe relaxation of lockdown rules in July sparked a surge of hiring among UK firms, but staff shortages caused by the pandemic and Brexit could still …
Far from the madding crowd: rural breaks boom as wary avoid coast
Counties such as Staffordshire experiencing tourism boom amid nervousness around Covid-19Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThere are no beaches, no seagulls, and in some places there are more cows than people. This is summer 2…
Clubbers shun reopened venues in England amid confusion over Covid safety
Owners blame ‘low consumer confidence’ and confused government messages for poor post-‘freedom day’ attendancesNightclubs in England have seen low attendances and been forced to cancel events as the pandemic continues to disrupt the nightlife industry …