Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Economic assistance for the hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic
Closed
8,247 signatures
What the petition asks
For the UK government to provide economic assistance to businesses and staff employed in the hospitality industry, who are suffering unforeseen financial challenges that could have a profound effect on millions of people employed in the sector.
The UK hospitality industry is facing an unprecedented challenge due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The industry employs over 3.2 million people and is worth more than £130 billion to the UK economy.
Employees in this industry are unable to work from home, and these businesses rely on customers to make money.
Any quarantine/lockdown situation could bankrupt many small businesses as their income will diminish but they will still have expenses.
The Government should provide aid to those impacted.
The industry employs over 3.2 million people and is worth more than £130 billion to the UK economy.
Employees in this industry are unable to work from home, and these businesses rely on customers to make money.
Any quarantine/lockdown situation could bankrupt many small businesses as their income will diminish but they will still have expenses.
The Government should provide aid to those impacted.
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
8,247
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
19 Mar 2020
Closed
19 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.