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Johnson unveils post-lockdown “Covid winter plan” in England
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled the Government’s plans to restore the “three-tier system” when the lockdown in England ends on Wednesday 2 December, in a speech given in Parliament today. The Prime Minister confirmed that the national restrictions, which came into force on 5 November, would end as planned on 2 December […]
Airbnb blocks more than 800 UK listings flouting rules
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has announced that it has removed or suspended more than 800 listings in the UK following a crackdown on so-called “party houses”. According to the company, the number includes listings that have received complaints or violated policies on parties and unauthorised events, which are “explicitly” banned on Airbnb. In a further commitment to […]
Calls for new support for struggling UK hospitality businesses
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Support grants for tourism businesses during the English and UK national lockdowns are needed, says Mark Simpson, the founder of hospitality and short stay rental accommodation marketing website, Boostly. The national lockdown announced across England has forced hospitality businesses to close [5 November – 2 December] although there are unanswered questions about essential travel. […]
Hospitality to shut for one month as England goes into national lockdown
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a one month national lockdown for England, effective Thursday 5 November and lasting until 2 December. The lockdown will see the closure of non-essential retail, leisure and entertainment venues, as well as bars, pubs and restaurants. Takeaways and deliveries will however be permitted. There will be a ban […]
Tight lockdown restrictions to come into force in England
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Coming into force Monday 14 September, social gatherings of more than six people in England are to be banned by law following anxiety over the sharp rise in coronavirus cases, in a further tightening of lockdown restrictions. As of next week, a £100 fine can be issued by the police to those groups which exceed the […]
Booking.com halts all UK rentals during lockdown period
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Online travel agency Booking.com has made the decision to halt all rentals within the United Kingdom during the current lockdown period. The decision comes after pressure from MPs, primarily Scottish National Party [SNP] Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who had been responsible for similar pressure campaigns on other OTAs. Blackford, alongside Liberal Democrat MP Jamie […]
UK to go on lockdown following Johnson’s speech
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: In a speech to the British public yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tight lockdown measures will go into effect across the country. Guidelines limit gatherings of more than two people, an adoption of a shelter in place policy and a limiting of time outdoors to essential shopping and one period of exercise. This […]