COVID-19 pandemic not in 'rear view mirror' for hospitality sector, pubs boss warns PM

COVID-19 is not in the 'rear view mirror' for Britain's hospitality sector and it still has symptoms that are 'very real', a leading pubs boss has told Sky News. Clive Chesser, chief executive of Punch Pubs, spoke about the challenges facing the sector at a discussion on the UK's recovery with leaders from across the economy at Sky's Big Ideas Live event. Mr Chesser said the 'celebratory' tone of the prime minister's speech to the Conservative Party conference last week did not match the reality facing hospitality businesses.