£1bn pledge to UK’s hospitality sector

The chancellor has set out measures to help England’s hospitality sector as it struggles with a collapse in bookings sparked by the rise in Covid cases, according to the BBC.

Speaking on Tuesday, Rishi Sunak unveiled a £1bn fund of cash grants of up to £6,000 per premises for each eligible firm.

He said the government would also help certain firms with the cost of sick pay for Covid-related absences.

The chancellor also announced an extra £30m to help theatres and museums.

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54 new distilleries launched last year

Independent British spirits makers continue to go from strength to strength, with the industry growing by 54 new distilleries in 2023*, according to UHY Hacker

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