was to get us through to repair the shattered balance sheets, it does not take into account omicron and the loss of christmas. if we get through without job christmas. if we get through withoutjob losses in business failures we will need additional government support jon white how confident are you that that support will be forthcoming? we have had constructive engagement with ministers at all levels within the treasury, chancellor, and other departments. they understand the concerns the industry has. it is a rapidly deteriorating situation, almost on a daily basis. so we would hope they would be able to provide that support. we have no confidence yet that is coming, but we would very much hope that would be delivered. kate nicholls, thank you very much for your time. hospitality is not the only business facing a catastrophic christmas. travel bosses have been reacting with dismay after france announced it will ban all non essential travel to and from the uk from midnight tonight, effe
this is bbc news with the latest business headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. no test no entry the government orders travellers to provide clear pcr or lateral flow tests when entering the uk. travel bosses argue it s another headache which leaves their industry in a spin. italy becomes the latest european country to introduce more covid restrictions, telling its people to get vaccinated or stay at home. and the show must go on uk theatres are hoping for a covid free christmas, but many in the industry fear the new variant could