The government says it’s talking to industry leaders about “what further support” it could provide pubs and other hospitality businesses.

A nationwide backlash broke out in the wake of November’s business rate hike.

The rescue package includes extending opening hours.

Geetee Kajan runs a chain of six pubs in London and Surrey including the Royal Oak in Leatherhead and the Black Horse in Kingston.

He says the measures are not enough.

There are calls for the rescue package to apply to the entire hospitality sector.