pub chain has closed some of its busiest boozers "indefinitely" as the boss blasted the governments "pitiful" support amid rising Omicron cases across the country.
Simon Emeny, chief executive of Fuller Smith and Turner, publicly criticised the "mixed messages" from the government in the run-up to Christmas.
Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Witty has been urging people to prioritise social events "that really matter to them" as a record 93,000 Brits were infected with coronavirus on Friday.
The cases mean that tens of thousands of Brits will be facing isolation from their families this Christmas and the stark increase in cases has led to widespread cancellations for the hospitality industry during their busiest period.
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