Britons enjoy one final late night out before Boris Johnson’s 10pm closing time comes into force 

Brits were spotted in their masses heading out for one final late night on Wednesday just before Boris Johnson’s new coronavirus measures come into play.  The Prime Minister has today ordered pubs and restaurants to stop serving at 10pm, considerably earlier than most establishments across the country.  And owners will be forced to kick customers … Read more

Pubs prepare for last night out before 10pm Covid curfew kicks in tomorrow

Restaurant owners are seeing a wave of cancellations before Boris Johnson’s new Covid curfew kicks in tomorrow – as drinkers prepare to hit town and city centres for one final evening of late-night drinking. One restaurant boss says he could lose up to 20 per cent of his evening trade following the new measures announced yesterday by … Read more

Scientists question 10pm closing time because ‘the virus doesn’t understand the clock’

Top scientists today cast doubt over Boris Johnson’s 10pm curfew on pubs, bars and restaurants to control coronavirus, warning the drastic move is unlikely to curb the spread of the disease. One epidemiologist argued coronavirus ‘doesn’t understand the clock’, questioning why ministers have ordered all hospitality businesses to shut at that time.  And other infectious disease … Read more

Wales bans alcohol sales across the whole country after 10pm in coronavirus crackdown 

The Welsh Government has banned alcohol sales across the whole country after 10pm in their own draconian crackdown on coronavirus. Pubs, cafes, restaurants and casinos in Wales must operate as table service only and close from 10pm, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced. Off-licences including supermarkets will also be stopped from selling alcohol at the same … Read more

Britons fume over 10pm pubs curfew as new measures loom

Brits online are trying to see the funny side after Boris Johnson announced a new wave of Covid-19 restrictions that could last up to six months.  On Twitter ‘SIX MONTHS’ has started trending, as people joke or show their exasperation at latest announcement.  Keith Lowis joked: ‘Extra six months of Zoom quizzes for everyone?’ But … Read more

Britons fume over 10pm pubs curfew as new measures loom

Brits online are trying to see the funny side after Boris Johnson announced a new wave of Covid-19 restrictions that could last up to six months.  Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, the Prime Minister announced that pubs, restaurants and bars would now operate under a 10pm curfew.  He also announced stricter punishments for people disobeying … Read more

Sadiq Khan warns London ‘should go into Covid lockdown TOMORROW’ with 10pm pub curfew

London mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly pressing for new coronavirus restrictions for the capital on Monday, including a 10pm pub curfew.  Mayoral sources said the city was catching up with disease hotspots in the North West and North East of England, which have been placed under new controls. While data from only a few days … Read more

Sadiq Khan warns London ‘should go into Covid lockdown TOMORROW’ with 10pm pub curfew

London mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly pressing for new coronavirus restrictions for the capital on Monday, including a 10pm pub curfew.  Mayoral sources said the city was catching up with disease hotspots in the North West and North East of England, which have been placed under new controls. While data from only a few days … Read more

Casino boss: 10pm curfew will hit night-time industries

Boss of Britain’s biggest casino complex warns 10pm curfew will be ‘disastrous’ for night-time industries By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:53 BST, 19 September 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 19 September 2020 The boss of Britain’s biggest casino complex has warned that a 10pm curfew would be ‘disastrous’ for night-time industries.  Simon … Read more

Newcastle sinks its final pint before curfew comes in across North East from 10pm tonight

Hundreds of revellers hit the town for a final night of boozy celebrations yesterday ahead of strict coronavirus curfews which will come into force across the North East from tonight.  Tough new measures to control the spread of coronavirus were announced for the North East of England last night, ahead of further rules which were unveiled today … Read more