Nightclubs in Scotland will be expected to close for three weeks as part of the latest Omicron restrictions, John Swinney has announced.
The Deputy First Minister said the decision to shut late night venues had been taken after speaking with business owners. Pubs and restaurants must reintroduce social distancing and only serve customers at tables from December 27 under plans announced by Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday.
Nightclubs had the option to follow these temporary rules after Christmas but have now agreed to close and access business support cash instead.Venues can open on Boxing Day night but restrictions take force at 5am the following day.It means the country's night time economy faces another bleak New Year period with dancefloors
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