which are among places disproportionately hit. extending the rate of vat, the 12.5%, gives those businesses the confidence to underpin investment and to get through the difficult period. and business rates, to avoid bills going out that hit cash flow. we ve asked for all of those things, ministers have taken them away to see what they can do. kate, thank you. kate nicholls, chief executive of uk hospitality there. i want to show you around this place, because it is well decked out for christmas. plenty of christmas trees, plenty of tables, and not many customers. they will be really hoping that maybe this place, because it is open air, they will be able to get some customers through the doors before christmas. but for all hospitality businesses now, it is a tough time of year, one that should be their most lucrative. it is proving to be very difficult indeed. i want to update you on the tragic news four children have died after a