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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Aletha Adu

Ministers criticised as UK pubs prepare to call last orders on takeaway pints

A person walks with takeaway beers
Rules allowing pubs to sell takeaway beer were introduced in July 2020 as part of measures to limit to spread of coronavirus. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock

Ministers have been criticised for not extending rules allowing UK pubs to sell takeaway pints after the end of next month.

Pubs were given the option to sell takeaway alcohol in July 2020 without having to apply to their local councils for permission, as part of a wider effort to limit the spread of coronavirus.

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