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Drinkers visiting pubs in England’s Tier 2 regions will have to leave the premises once they have finished their food.
Under the new post-lockdown guidance, pubs in Tier 2 areas can only stay open if they can function as a restaurant and alcohol can only be served with a substantial meal.
Downing Street have said there were ‘no plans’ to have the Union flag printed on the Oxford University and AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, following reports that Number 10’s Union Unit had asked for the British flag to appear on packaging.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman told reporters: “There are no plans for the Union Jack to be on doses.