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More than 500 businesses fold as sector struggles with rising costs and falling demand
UKHospitality chief says footfall in parts of central London was down by almost half
Sector asks new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to forestall major business rates rise
Business group says ‘only a trickle’ of government support has been paid
Chancellor offers one-off grants to companies hit hard by Omicron coronavirus variant
Venues hit by a wave of cancellations for festive bookings amid mixed messages over Omicron variant
Kwarteng told of hit to consumer confidence while clarity sought on further measures
Hospitality sector turns to QR payment and employment apps to lower costs and fill gaps in staffing
Ministers urged to solve problem of labour shortages from thousands of workers having to self-isolate
Commercial tenants call for UK government to step in as eviction ban and rates holiday ends
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