'This is absolutely catastrophic': Manchester hospitality experts slam Government's reported plans for pubs
will announce the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants in the north of England on Monday, plunging the hospitality industry once again into uncertainty. Leaders in the north west say they have had no communication with the government about such measures.Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser, Sacha Lord and Manchester Hospitality Network founder, Greg Maguire, said the move would be devastating for pub and restaurant operators.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereMr Lord, speaking to the M.E.N in Facebook live Q&A, said: "This is absolutely catastrophic.