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Sam Barker & Danny Atherton

Wetherspoons apologises after beer shortages at its pubs

Wetherspoons has been hit by beer shortages due to a supply issue meaning customers at some of its branches are unavailable to purchase certain beers.

The shortages are believed to be caused by a lack of delivery drivers and strikes.

One Twitter user posted a photo of the sign, which said: “We regret to inform you that we are out of stock of Carling, Coors and Bud Light. Due to supply issues regards to lack of lorry drivers and strike action which are out of our control."

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A Wetherspoons spokesperson told The Mirror : "We are experiencing some supply problems with both Carling and Coors, which means that some pubs do not have the products available.

“We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused. We know that the brewers are trying to resolve the issue.”

Twitter users mocked the Wetherspoons shortages as a result.

Wetherspoons is just one of a range of firms suffering shortages, which are being caused by a mixture of coronavirus delays and post-Brexit rules on trade.

Many European and overseas workers returned home after Brexit, and then before the pandemic, leaving many sectors struggling to recruit enough staff.

This was worsened by many workers having to self-isolate after getting 'pinged' by the government's covid app.

Back in June CEO Tim Martin called for more EU workers to be allowed into the UK - as bars and restaurants are short of staff.

He claimed that the UK's low birth rate could be a cause of a labour shortage, with industry bosses saying they have been forced to open at reduced hours.

Retailers are still grappling with a shortfall of around 100,000 HGV drivers.

Meanwhile the hospitality sector is struggling to hire enough staff. This includes waiting staff, chefs and bar workers.

High street shops, restaurant and pubs including the likes of Greggs, Toby Carvery and Harvester have all been forced to close venues down due to staff shortages caused by the 'pingdemic'.

Nando's also had to close dozens of its branches due to running out of food and staff having to self-isolate.

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