LVA to meet with government as 'dozens' face closure
Up to a third of around 100 hospitality businesses represented at a crisis meeting this week could fail within six to twelve months.
That's the view of Licensed Victuallers representative, Andy Saunders.
Another meeting with government is planned for today.
Mr Saunders says he wants to dispel the perception that it's just the hospitality sector that's in crisis:
Teenager who stabbed woman nine times jailed
18-year-old sentenced to six years and one month
Financial Times raises "serious questions" over government due diligence in King Gaming case
Video report scrutinises oversight and background checks, suggesting Isle of Man approach worsened fallout
Treasury welcomes Bank of England interest rate cut
The cost of borrowing has reached its lowest level since early 2023
Significant increase in flu vaccine demand, says pharmacist
Levels of winter illnesses have risen in recent weeks