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BT Sport has announced that it will remain free for pubs and clubs until August – meaning partners will have free access to what remains of the broadcaster’s Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup coverage this season.
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Fish and chips, cake and custard, gin and tonic - one would not be the same without the other and the same is certainly said for beer and pubs.
Not all pubs will be flinging their doors open on Saturday 4 July, with many choosing to wait and see how the public reacts to the new situation.
Marquees, divider screens and contactless sanitiser dispensers are just some of the safety measures pubs are introducing to keep customers safe.
West Country brewer and pub operator St Austell Brewery has revealed that its entire managed estate will resume trading on 4 July.
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The Government's document outlining how UK pubs, bars and restaurants will reopen from July was notable for how many times it used the word 'should' rather than 'must' – especially on the subject of customer data collection.
The latest figures on pub closures have revealed that the number of pubs in England and Wales calling final orders in the first half of 2020 remained flat year-on-year, despite the enforced closure in March.
East-Anglian pub operator Chestnut has used a survey of pubgoers to formulate a reopening strategy revolving around limited numbers and a focus on outdoor seating.