Takeaway pints are now allowed in lockdown after a government U-turn

The brewing industry is celebrating a government u-turn which will mean that pubs can serve takeaway alcohol throughout the forthcoming lockdown.

As of Thursday, pubs will be allowed to sell takeaway pints, which proved popular in many places during the first lockdown, so long as it is pre-ordered.

The guidance initially released by the government relating to the new lockdown made it illegal for pubs to sell alcohol on a takeaway basis, but updated guidance released last night (3 November) has amended this.

The hospitality industry had warned that venues might have been forced to close down, with more people losing their jobs, if the ban was not rescinded.

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