Temporary TT hospitality help announced

The government's announced its first measures to help the hospitality industry - with a new 'online resource' and help with TT overtime payments.

The Department for Enterprise says it will launch a new dedicated online support resource soon.

And it plans to introduce a temporary financial assistance scheme where businesses can claim payments for staff working more than 37 hours.

Details about both will be released later this week.

Minister Tim Johnston met with industry representatives in April as they asked for lower taxes for those on the minimum wage, lower alcohol duty, and lower VAT.