Coronavirus in the UK: Hospitality industry 'faces thousands of closures'
The hospitality industry has warned the new government restrictions around coronavirus could shut down firms.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged everyone to avoid social contact and stay away from pubs and restaurants.
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of trade association Hospitality UK, said it was "catastrophic for businesses and jobs".
"This announcement will lead to thousands of businesses closing their doors for good, and hundreds of thousands of job losses," she said.
"Over the past few weeks the industry has suffered unprecedented drops in visits and many business are already on their knees. This latest advice leaves the industry in limbo, with no recourse to insurance.
"The government must act now to stop them going under and protect the people's jobs."
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to outline a rescue package in the government's daily briefing on the outbreak on Tuesday afternoon.
