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

UK prime minister Boris Johnson
UK prime minister Boris Johnson © Flickr/ Number 10

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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