UK industry welcomes u-turn on alcohol ban
Concerted lobbying by the sector has resulted in a rollback of restrictions which would have seen many venues across England remain shuttered
News By IQ | 30 November 2020
Figures from across the UK’s live music business have welcomed a government U-turn on newly introduced restrictions that would have stopped venues selling alcohol without a full meal.
The news comes after a week of intense lobbying from the sector, in particular by umbrella organisation LIVE (Live music Industry Venues and Entertainment).
The British government last week announced a ban on selling alcohol without food for establishments in tier 2, one of the three new tier restriction levels…
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