Why extending EOHO may be the final straw for independent restaurants

I have nothing but positive things to say about Eat Out to Help Out. I know it’s put a lot of pressure on some operators and staff but, on the whole, it has been so reassuring to see our streets and restaurants busy again. Clearly half-priced food is enough to entice reluctant diners out from their lockdown lives and remind them that eating at restaurants is great fun, delicious and safe. As a result, our industry has received a much-needed economic boost - at least £336m has already been claimed across the 84,000 outlets taking part.