Omicron
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Calls for VAT and rates cap as Christmas crushes hospitality’s hopes
Trading on Christmas day was 60% lower than 2019, while NYE was down 27%
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Support must be in lockstep with restrictions, say business
As omicron threatens Christmas takings, businesses want more than warm wishes
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Covid curbs pass Commons, despite 100 rebel MPs
Omicron restrictions only passed with help from the Labour opposition
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Omicron curbs will cut Christmas takings by 40%
UK Hospitality says cancellations are already hurting pubs and restaurants
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Tory revolt over omicron restrictions grows
The government will have to rely on Labour votes to get the measures through parliament
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Omicron restrictions could knock £4bn off economy in hospitality ‘body blow’
Working from home rule will have knock-on effects on other sectors, business leaders warn