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05
Jan 2021
Business owners share concerns as new lockdown begins
Business owners from the Harrogate district have given their reaction to last night's announcement of a new national lockdown.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced at 8pm last night that a new lockdown would begin from today, with a stay at home order in place.
Other than for essential trips such as food shopping, medical needs, exercise, work where it cannot be done from home and to escape an unsafe home situation, people are instructed not to leave home.
Sandra Doherty, chief executive of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, said the measures would be difficult but were necessary to reduce transmission until the vaccination took effect. She said:
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Bob Kennedy, owner of Porters menswear in Harrogate, said his business suffered a "huge loss" turnover in the four months it was closed last year. He said his premises' rateable value was considered too high to qualify to warrant government support, adding:
Peter Banks, managing director of Rudding Park Hotel and Spa, said he hoped the government would extend support for hospitality businesses amid the new restrictions. He said:
Will your business be affected by the new lockdown? Send your views and experiences to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.
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