PureGym boss slams government for allowing pubs to reopen before gyms

What about your war on obesity, Boris? PureGym boss slams Prime Minister for allowing pubs to reopen before fitness chains By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 24 June 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 24 June 2020 The boss of Pure Gym has slammed Boris Johnson for sidelining his promise to tackle … Read more

Police may FINE people who aren’t socially distancing in PUBS

One couple closed their new pub an hour after reopening on the day of the coronavirus lockdown. Another has lost a lot of money but its staff are very excited to finally get back to work. Here are just some reactions from landlords and landladies around Britain as they prepare for July 4 – including … Read more

HENRY DEEDES watches Boris Johnson announcing pubs reopening

You’d have thought a royal baby had been announced, such were the throaty gargles of pleasure which went up in the Commons. Sir Desmond Swayne even parped a rejoiceful: ‘Hallelujah!’ All around the chamber, cherry red noses twitched with delight. Some members grinned like Euromillions winners, while others exchanged satisfied winks as if to say … Read more

More than three-quarters of pubs and bars will reopen on July 4

More than three-quarters of pubs and bars will reopen on July 4 thanks to Boris Johnson’s new ‘one metre-plus’ rule, a hospitality chief has claimed. The Prime Minister today told the Commons that customers will be allowed back into pubs as they reopen for the first time since closing just ahead of lockdown on March … Read more

Punters without bookings are warned to avoid pubs on July 4

Pubs in England will be allowed to reopen from July 4 but for table service only – while nightclubs will remain shut, Boris Johnson announced today. Owners have warned customers to only turn up if they have pre-booked a table as bosses prepare to reopen after being shut for more than three months. The Prime … Read more

Mr Loophole: Pubs should close car parks to curb drink driving

The Government should ‘seize the opportunity to curb drink driving’ by forcing pubs to close off their car parks as lockdown eases, a star road traffic lawyer has urged. Bars and pubs should be told to seal off their parking facilities and use the space to provide more outdoor seating if they are given the … Read more

PAUL THOMAS on… re-opening the pubs

PAUL THOMAS on… re-opening the pubs By Paul Thomas For The Daily Mail Published: 02:20 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 02:20 BST, 23 June 2020 Advertisement ‘That’s close enough, Lionel’ To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one by Pugh, visit Mailpictures.newsprints.co.uk or call 0191 6030 178. Share or comment on … Read more

PAUL THOMAS on… re-opening the pubs

PAUL THOMAS on… re-opening the pubs By Paul Thomas For The Daily Mail Published: 02:20 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 02:20 BST, 23 June 2020 Advertisement ‘That’s close enough, Lionel’ To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one by Pugh, visit Mailpictures.newsprints.co.uk or call 0191 6030 178. Share or comment on … Read more