Manchester hospitality sector launches legal challenge to Tier 3 restrictions

Hospitality leaders in Greater Manchester have launched a legal challenge to the imposition of Tier 3 (very high) restrictions on the region, which they claim have no scientific basis.

The closure of bars and restaurants in Scotland’s central belt has been extended for another week, alongside the country’s 6pm curfew and curbs of the sale of alcohol.

Robin Hutson, Harry Murray and James Horler are asking the government for proper representation in parliament.

Pret a Manger will close a further six branches and make up to 400 more roles redundant after rising Covid-19 cases impacted its recovery.