Timeline of activity
Below is a timeline of the key dates and business support announcements relevant to the tourism sector.
18 March 2020 - the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture announced a £2.2 billion package of support including non-domestic rates relief; grants for hospitality, retail, and leisure; and halting the introduction of the Visitor Levy Bill.
20 March 2020 – lockdown imposed across the majority of the UK's economy.
30 April 2020 - Creative, Tourism & Hospitality Enterprises Hardship Fund and Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund launched.
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