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Drinkers enjoy a final pint and start panic-buying alcohol before UK-WIDE pub lockdown

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Which premises have to close and what happens if  they still refuse to? Boris Johnson ordered social venues to close their doors today. These are the sectors which are immediately affected:  Food and drink venues Pubs, bars and clubs Cinemas, theatres, concert and bingo halls Spas, indoor leisure and gyms Casinos and betting shops Museums … Read more

Police could be ‘overwhelmed’ by drinkers and landlords who flout Boris Johnson’s ban on pubs

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Police and courts could be ‘overwhelmed’ by drinkers and landlords who flout Boris Johnson’s ban on pubs, says legal expert as coronavirus rules destroy the ‘ancient and inalienable rights’ of Britons Boris Johnson tonight declared that all pubs will close tonight and remain shut But if landlords keep pouring, officials could be ‘overwhelmed’ by disobedience  … Read more

‘Last chance of a pint until June!’ Drinkers flood social media with memes

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Pub goers have taken to social media to lament Boris Johnson’s announcement that pubs and restaurants across the country will be closed by sharing humourous memes and pictures.  The announcement comes as the Prime Minister detailed unprecedented measures to cover the wages of workers who would otherwise lose their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak. … Read more

Drinkers are opting for low-alcohol alternatives, study shows

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Drinkers are shunning nights in with a bottle of chardonnay or merlot and opting for low-alcohol alternatives, study shows Retailer Majestic said fastest growing category is wine with less than 8% alcohol  The store said its sales of low and no-alcohol wines were up 52% in January   And nearly a quarter of drinkers aged 18 … Read more