not instantly revert to normal. but that initial excitement gave way to a realisation that the pandemic was far from over. a realisation that the pandemic was farfrom over. tighter restrictions remained in wales, scotland and northern ireland, and in december england reintroduced some rules, moving into its so—called plan b, and as omicron cases began to rise so did cancellations. many hospitality firms reported a slump in christmas bookings as fears of a new wave of infection convinced customers to stay—at—home. michael represents the night—time industries, bars and music venues and nightclubs, and he told me firms had learned to adapt but many struggled to stay open.- had learned to adapt but many struggled to stay open. there were so many confusing _