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- London‘s hospitality sector is experiencing a significant drop in customer footfall and sales due to ongoing tube strikes, as many city workers are forced to work from home.
- Businesses such as MuMu Street Food, Birley’s sandwich shops, and Mesi’s Caffe have reported sales decreases ranging from 15% to 50% during strike days.
- Restaurant suppliers are also affected, with London Wagyu Company noting an 18% reduction in order volume compared to previous weeks.
- Industry bodies like UKHospitality and the Night Time Industries Association warn of a ‘devastating impact’, citing past strikes that caused up to a 40% sales drop and millions in losses for businesses.
- The RMT union’s 24-hour strikes, which began on Tuesday and continued on Thursday, are part of a dispute over a proposed four-day working week, with further action planned for May and June.
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