Boris Johnson
Coverage examines the political decisions, public health measures, and economic policies introduced during and after this leadership period, with a focus on their impact across the UK hospitality and foodservice sector. Reporting includes lockdown rules, business support schemes, reopening strategies, and commentary on legacy effects, offering context and analysis for operators navigating policy-driven shifts in trade and operations.
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Dec- 2019 -13 DecemberBusiness Bites
The election is over – time for the Tories to deliver for small businesses
It now looks as though political stasis and all the damage that does to business will be lifted in 2020. Boris Johnson’s victory in the election is the Tories’ strongest since the Thatcher era, and gives him great scope to implement bold policies. At this juncture it’s worth taking a look…
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10 DecemberBusiness Bites
Want to know who will win the election? Watch the pound
In recent years there has been a lot of talk about how badly wrong pollsters can get it. Nobody thought Trump would win, nobody thought Leave would win the referendum, indeed even elections have been too close to call. Though it now feels like a different historical epoch to look…
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Jul- 2019 -12 JulyOpinion
Sugar tax review would be sweet news for catering trade
The sugar tax has hit the headlines again as the Conservative Party leadership race heats-up. Boris Johnson is pledging to review and halt the soft drinks industry levy, while before pulling out Matt Hancock made plans to extend the tax to include more items such as milk-based drinks. In the…
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