Hundreds of bars and nightclubs could close in ‘cataclysmic Christmas’

Bars, pubs and nightclubs face a “cataclysmic Christmas” with one in three facing closure within a month, industry leaders say.A new survey by the Night Time Industries Association of more than 500 venues reveals a fifth of nightlife businesses fear they could lose their entire workforce while a third will go out of business altogether without urgent Government support following new Covid restrictions and uncertainty over the omicron variant. Venues have lost an average £46,000 due to cancellations during the festive period. Businesses required to introduce Covid Certification for entry to their premises report witnessing over a 40% drop in footfall. Read more: go here f …
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