lockdown-weary Brits have been looking forward to pubs reopening on April 12, it has now emerged that only around one in six boozers will be opening their doors on the glorious day.According to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), a lack of space for outdoor drinking will make it economically unviable for 83% of pubs to open.Calculations published by the BBPA say that although 75% of British boozers have a beer garden, or some other outside space for customers, less than half would have enough space to make opening up just for outdoor service economically worthwhile.Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, says that the current plan represents a huge financial hit to landlords, and even pubs that do open their beer gardens on.
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