'Half of pubs' have stayed shut today due to 'insufficient' notice from government

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hereAfter being greeted by Steve and Katy Boulter, who run the Royal Oak in Barton-under-Needwood in Staffordshire, Mr Antona said one-way systems, protective screens and other measures had helped make pubs safe.He told the Press Association: “I think it’s going to be difficult for pubs.“They are opening up under uncertain circumstances.

They don’t know if they’re going to get their customers back.“The government have not really been helpful with their guidance, leaving it to the last minute in a lot of cases.“What you are finding is, some of the pubs haven’t even bothered opening today – they want to see what’s going to happen.“Across the country I’ve seen figures of up to 50 per cent of pubs actually not opening today."Urging drinkers to.