As Omicron loomed over Europe in December, Graham Cook braced for yet another blow to his bowling business in London, fearing a fourth lockdown, potentially without government support, would force him to cut costs.
The new coronavirus variant triggered a wave of cancellations that wiped 20% off All Star Lanes’ revenue in the run-up to Christmas. But with only light restrictions in place, a New Year’s Eve party at one of the bowling venues was fully booked.
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