Fears as half of London pub staff fail to recognise Ask For Angela codeword

Secret filming discovered staff failed to react to the code work in half of the London venues they went to - (Getty)

London pubs are facing backlash after reports reveal a vital safety codeword scheme, designed to support customers in distress, is not being properly implemented.

An investigation found that staff at pubs, bars, and clubs signed up for the initiative are often ignoring the codeword, where a customer in need says “Angela” to discreetly signal for help.