Some pub bosses in England are refusing to open up on Saturday despite being given the greenlight by the Government to commence trading after three months in lockdown.
A number of landlords are worried they can't sufficiently enforce social distancing rules for when customers return on July 4 and keep punters and staff safe.
Sunderland bars Ttonic, Chaplins, The Point, Glitter Ball and Arizona are among those opting not to open their doors. In a statement, their management team said the "intensity expected...isn't worth putting our team under unnecessary risk and stress". "Our safety, your safety and to protect the emergency services from unnecessary duress we think is paramount and the responsible thing to do in our much loved city. "We
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