nightclubs

The government has scrapped plans to introduce vaccine passports for nightclub entry in England, with the prime minister soon to announce a plan for managing Covid-19 this winter.

The requirement for nightclubs and venues hosting mass events to make use of vaccine passports is expected to be introduced in England by the end of this month, vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi has confirmed.

Consumer spending on hospitality and turnover in the sector stand at around 70% of pre-pandemic levels.

A shortage of security staff could pose a serious risk to public safety when all pubs, bars and nightclubs can reopen in England from 19 July, industry leaders have warned.