France’s hospitality industry is facing fresh difficulty, after President Emmanuel Macron announced a 9pm curfew in nine cities, including Paris. The government says the move is necessary to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, and is prepared to unleash more support for affected industries. Also in the show – the UK is at a ‘critical juncture’ as its economy faces the dual challenges of Brexit and the pandemic, and the G20 agrees to extend debt relief for the poorest countries.
French restaurants brace for economic impact of curfew
