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Today, the UK’s hospitality and tourism-focused companies’ stocks have fallen because of calls for caution as pandemic restrictions are lifted.

Catering GroupCompanies that own Wagamama and Frankie & Benny’s have fallen 5% so far, while food operators SSP Group (Shops that operate Upper Crust and Ritazza stores at airports and train stations) fell by 3.5%. SmithThe number of outlets operating in travel hubs decreased by 3.3%.

Mitchels and ButlerThe chain that runs the All Bar One, Harvester and Toby Carvery chains fell 2.3%, and is the other bar chain JD Wetherspoon.

WhitbreadThe company, which operates Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants and Premier Inns hotels, fell 1.7%.Holiday Inn Owner intercontinental (-1%) is also lower.

Today’s rule changes mean that since last fall, families of six or two can meet indoors in homes, bars, cafes and restaurants in England. Regulations in Wales and much of Scotland have also been relaxed.

But some medical and health experts advise people not to have meetings outside for nowThis is due to the risks posed by the first discovery of Covid-19 variants in India.

As my colleagues Denis Campbell and Jessica Elgot report.

A former government chief scientific adviser, a leading public health expert and a union representing British doctors are urging the public to insist on meeting outdoors to reduce the risk of infection or spread of this variant.

Sir Mark Walport, a former director of the Wellcome Foundation, who served as chief scientific adviser until 2017, called on the public to be cautious. He said: “My personal judgment is that I will do my best to do things outside.” “My advice is that just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it.”

The ban on overseas leisure travel was also lifted and replaced by New “traffic light” system Those travelers from “green” or lower-risk countries will not need to be quarantined.

Sanitation Committee Matt Hancock Yesterday warned people that they should still avoid traveling to the countries on the “Amber” list (including France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the United States and many other major holiday destinations…)

He told Time Radio:

The countries/regions listed in red and amber are places you should not go, unless you have absolutely compelling reasons.

Jet engine manufacturers and service providers, Rolls Royce Is the biggest drop FTSE 100, down 3.4%.

Low-cost airline easyJet Even from today, it sent passengers to Portugal and other “green list” countries, but it still dropped by 1%.

Hancock also does not rule out the implementation of local lock-in restrictions in areas with the most severe coronavirus mutations in India. Overnight, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that people should take the next step “very cautiously”. He said:

I urge everyone to be cautious and accountable when enjoying the new freedoms to prevent the spread of the virus.

Russ Mould,Chief Investment Officer AJ Bell, Point out that hotel companies that allow in-room dining have always hoped to increase sales:

For the UK, this is an important day for many companies, because the UK has lifted more Covid-related restrictions. This should be worth celebrating, but everyone’s eyes are focused on India’s variants and whether the government will implement new blockade measures, whether localized or nationally. ”

“Although the sun is scattered in many dark clouds, companies must still make hay under the sun.

Hospitable companies will want their doors to stay open from today and will not experience the repetition of the stop-start cycle that they have had to go through over the past year or so.

This is also an important day for the aviation industry, he added:

“Because of the slight relaxation of restrictions, today’s airlines are also at an important turning point. They are doing everything they can to meet demand within the still strict rules, and Judging from the booking volume since April, Ryanair hinted that customers’ travel demand is increasing.