Pubs, bars and restaurants in England opened their doors on Saturday, putting a million people back to work. Pubs, bars and restaurants in England opened their doors on Saturday, putting a million people back to work, in the biggest loosening yet of the lockdown the United Kingdom. How quickly pubs recover will largely depend on how willing punters are to leave the lockdown behind. Those brave enough to shake off the shackles of lockdown relished the return of their weekend pint after months of being shut out. "I've saved a fortune over lockdown, about a grand," said Keith Borough, a dance-floor technician.

Source: News 24 July 05, 2020 12:00 UTC