Leading chefs and hospitality bosses have said the pub and restaurant industry needs urgent financial support to avoid collapses and job losses as cancellations soar. Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge said one of his restaurants has suffered more than 650 cancellations in the past six days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. On Instagram, he said: “So, here we are… This is the list of cancellations taken in one of our restaurants in the past six days… 654 guests. “The problem is what will the government do to support the hospitality industry? Nevertheless, operators have highlighted an acceleration in cancellations during the current week as it moves nearer to Christmas.

Source: The Times December 15, 2021 13:04 UTC