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As attendance plummets, UK gyms say they feel left out of the latest Covid support package.

Many hospitality and leisure businesses have been hit by a bookings collapse and reduced footfall.

Official figures for growth before Omicron impact are revised down on weaker consumer spending.

Problems with inbound and outgoing payments meant some people faced issues receiving their wages.

It comes as pubs and restaurants struggle with reduced footfall and cancellations amid Covid fears.

Pubs and restaurants largely welcome new support package, but some say it is not enough.

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.

Hospitality businesses say the chancellor's package of support is still too little.

Small and medium-sized firms can claim back money spent on statutory sick pay for Covid-hit employees.

The chancellor can afford to help struggling firms hit by Omicron, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

The Brexit exit trade deal was signed on Christmas Eve last year but the full impact on Scotland's economy is still not clear.

The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK.

The firm was kicked off the New York Stock Exchange due to rules imposed by Donald Trump.

The BBC found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes to people who hadn't been jabbed.

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.

Thousands of customers have complained about the coffee and sandwich chain's drinks subscription service.

Hospitality businesses call for government support and clarity over any further Covid restrictions.