Downtown launches recovery manifesto

Private sector lobbying group Downtown in Business has launched a manifesto outlining 30 steps to get the economy back on track following the coronavirus pandemic.

The document, which can be downloaded here, includes tax breaks for struggling industries, reduced red tape surrounding job creation and more power devolved to regional authorities.

Some of the headlines measures would include zero VAT for hospitality businesses, funds to support young entrepreneurs, employment law reforms to reduce inappropriate employment tribunals, support for training and upskilling and a recognition of the important role sport and the arts will play in a recovery.