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Shaking someone's hand, having a hug, walking straight into a supermarket unmasked and having a haircut are among the things Brits 'took for granted' prior to lockdown.

lockdown.A study of 2,000 adults has discovered the things which they missed most during 2020 – and will never underestimate the value of again.More than a third - 37% - never thought they would miss going to the cinema so much, while a quarter even long for face-to-face meetings in work.Half admitted they now realise they took for granted meeting up with friends for an impromptu meal or drinks, as well as get-togethers with family, the research commissioned by PizzaExpress found.Zoe Bowley, the restaurant group's managing director, said: “Lockdown restrictions have been part of life for so long now."It's hard to remember a time when you could simply ring up a friend and go for a meal or drink without serious planning."Our results found

it could close 67 of its UK restaurants.

Pizza Express has named the next 63 restaurants it will be reopening for dine in.

Pizza Express has become the latest restaurant to start to reopen its doors with plans for 13 sites to offer delivery services.