Restrictions at Christmas will be ‘hammer blow’, hospitality industry warns

Nightclubs will close again under new Covid restrictions announced by the Government (Garrett White/PA)

Hospitality organisations have warned that the reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions for the Christmas period is a “hammer blow” to the sector.

A range of restrictions will be in place from December 7 to January 9, including the closure of nightclubs and strict social distancing requirements for bars and restaurants.