help. because leaving it too late won t hel. . because leaving it too late won t hel, ., because leaving it too late won t help. thanks so much, hugh pym there. 2a hours to save businesses from a christmas crisis. that s the stark warning to the government from two of the biggest names in the restaurant and pub industry, as cancellations decimate festive takings. and hospitality is not the only industry struggling. gyms, hairdressers, theatres and hoteliers have all added their voices to the call for financial support from the chancellor. our consumer affairs correspondent colletta smith has been to stockport to find out how firms are managing. this is the cheshire suite. usually, you know, we would have christmas parties in here. there s no festive buzz this week. normally packed with guests for christmas meals and work parties, there s not a single diner here today. business has dropped off a cliff, and there s only so much deep cleaning and polishing the staff can do. with so little