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Local Radio,6 mins

'Christmas bookings are 70% cancelled. Gas prices doubled. Ingredients cost up 40%.'

Caroline Martin

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December has already been a tough month for some businesses across the West Midlands - especially those in hospitality. The government's 'Plan B' was announced last week - recommending that people work from home. Christmas parties are being cancelled and people are worried to socialise like before. James Wong is the boss of Chung Ying Chinese Restaurant in Birmingham's Chinese Quarter.

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