Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality chief executive, said: “This is great news for pubs. Businesses are going to be severely restricted, most likely trading at a loss, until the restrictions are lifted in June. “Allowing takeaway alcohol will be a vital lifeline for many and could be the difference between survival and failure. “Almost 60% of pubs have no outdoor space so they won’t be able to open in April. Takeaway is going to be their only source of income until May.” Society of Independent Brewers (Siba) chief executive James Calder said: “It is welcome news that Downing Street has today confirmed pubs and brewery taprooms who don’t have outdoor space will be able to generate much-needed cashflow from April 12 by serving takeaway pints when beer gardens are permitted to open. But the big question is why not earlier?
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