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PUB landlords hope they will be able to weather the storm amid soaring energy costs which campaigners fear could lead to establishments closing.

Pubs will be able to serve takeaway drinks from April 12, Downing Street has confirmed. In a “lifeline” to venues, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman has said once beer gardens reopen during step two of the road map out of lockdown, Britons will be able to get a takeaway pint. The serving of alcohol to take away has not been permitted since the last national lockdown began. Under previous restrictions, people could continue to buy drinks from pubs even while they were closed.   Speaking on Thursday, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “Outdoor hospital...

Takeaway drinks will be back on the menu for pubs when they are allowed to reopen after lockdown.

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 Stre...