The government appears to have overturned its ban on businesses selling takeaway alcohol during the second lockdown.
People in England will be instructed to follow the strictest coronavirus measures on from 12.01am on Thursday (November 5) for four weeks until December 2.
Sales of takeaway booze were initially banned when a list of rules were published by the government on Sunday following the Prime Ministers statement on Saturday evening.
Many pubs and bars relied on off-sales to continue trading and pay their overheads during the last lockdown, and off-licences were also permitted to stay open as essential retailers.
The government guidance stated that pubs and restaurants could operate as a takeaway service only: "However, takeaway of alcohol will not be allowed."
Boris Johnson also couldn't provide a clear answer to why this was the case when he appeared before MPs in the House of Commons on Thursday.
However, the good news for many businesses is this advice has now been changed.
Article 17 of the official legislation for the upcoming lockdown states the sale of alcohol will be allowed under certain restrictions.
These are that the 'methods of sale' are "through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication; by telephone, including orders by text message; or by post".
Commenting on the publication of lockdown regulations, CAMRA's National Chairman Nik Antona said: "I am delighted that the Government has listened to the concerns of thousands of CAMRA members, concerned pub-goers, and beer lovers who have e-mailed their MPs in the last 48 hours urging the Government to allow pubs and breweries to sell alcohol as takeaway during the second lockdown.
"This is a vital lifeline for local pubs and breweries across England over the coming four weeks, giving them a lifeline of income and allowing people to support local businesses.
"CAMRA continues to call on the Government to bring in a comprehensive, long-term financial support package to support all pubs and breweries through the lockdown and the tough months that will follow this winter. Without a sector-specific support package, we risk seeing thousands of pubs and breweries closing their doors for good."
