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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
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Owen Hughes

Wales alcohol takeaway rules for pubs, restaurants and cafes

The rules on takeaway alcohol sales from Welsh hospitality sites have not changed under the lockdown restrictions in Wales.

Welsh hospitality has been shut since December 20 after Wales was placed into Alert Level 4.

But they have been able to continue selling takeaways - with many businesses switching to these services to keep staff in work and revenue coming in.

This week Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an England wide lockdown - which included the closure of hospitality. The UK Government also banned the sale of takeaway alcohol from pubs, cafes and restaurants in England - angering many in the sector.

But in Wales the sale of takeaway alcohol can continue.

Under Welsh Government rules alcoholic drinks can be sold between 6am and 10pm in licensed hospitality sites - in line with the rules in supermarkets and off-licences.

It means people can pick up alcohol alongside a takeaway meal order or grab some beer from a pub or brewery rather than go to the supermarket.

Physical distancing measures must be applied, and customers and staff are required to wear a face covering.

Welsh Government is due to the review the current alert level and lockdown rules this week with any updates announced on Friday.

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