EXCLUSIVE: Industry chiefs have warned more pubs could shut for good if drinkers are forced to have a certificate before ordering a pintMore struggling local pubs will close down if drinkers are forced to show a certificate before they can order a pint, industry chiefs warn. Covid passports could prove “the straw that breaks the camel’s back” for traditional boozers, sector insiders say. The Government proposes making pubs, restaurants and nightclubs check the vaccination status of all customers from autumn before letting them in. Industry chiefs are furious they have been not been consulted about the passport plans. “It will be costly to implement because it involves putting people at the door.”Mr King said traditional pubs that struggled to operate during the pandemic would be worst hit.

Source: Daily Mirror July 10, 2021 18:59 UTC