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Pubs in England won’t be able to open until 06:00 BST on Saturday, not 10 confirmed.
Most of the latest blockade relief measures will take effect at 00:01 across the country.
But Downing Street said the pub’s later opening hours were a “sensible precaution” to avoid midnight parties.
Boris Johnson will urge the public to act “safely and sensibly” at a press conference at 17:00 on Friday.
Many companies, including restaurants, pubs, hair salons, and movie theaters, will be able to open their doors for the first time since March.
The pub industry said the reopening was “fantastic,” but urged patrons to respect staff and changes in practices.
Bar visitors are invited to reserve tables in advance, while live concerts and standing at the bar will not be allowed.
Downing Street said normal licensing rules would continue to apply, so pubs can only serve alcohol at the regular time they are allowed, but some establishments open early to serve breakfast and coffee.
In Northern Ireland, pubs, bars, hotels and cafes will reopen on Friday, while in Scotland, hospitality venues with outdoor space will open on Monday. A date has not yet been set in Wales.
The nearly 35,000 pubs and small bars listed in England have been closed since March 20.
Most of them will reopen on Saturday, after the prime minister announced a significant relaxation of closing measures last week, along with a relaxation of social distancing rules from 2m to “one meter more.”
Speaking on LBC Radio, Johnson rejected suggestions that opening pubs on a Saturday was a recipe for trouble, suggesting that it would have made little difference to wait until Monday.
“I hope people do this safely and sensibly … My message is, don’t screw it up now, folks.”
Nicknamed “Super Saturday” in some quarters, there may be nerves at Number 10 seeing how people respond to further relaxation of the running of the bulls.
Therefore, later on Friday, Boris Johnson will urge people to be “responsible.”
Messages and tone are important in a public health crisis; and Labor’s accused the prime minister of misunderstanding his messages and tone before crowds flocked to Bournemouth beach in June.
Of course, in all directions, there are risks. Yes, there is a risk of seeing the virus spread, but there are also risks involved in keeping the economy in a deep freeze.
But another reason why ministers will want to avoid any scene of disorder or disorder; No government wants to appear to be losing control.
In Briefing # 10 later, Mr. Johnson will join Medical Director Chris Whitty and Senior Scientific Advisor Sir Patrick Vallance.
The prime minister is expected to say the move to ease the blockade is about “supporting the livelihoods of business owners and their employees across the country.”
“Just like when we closed for the first time, we will only be able to reopen if everyone works together. Because we are not out of the woods yet. The virus is still with us and the surge in Leicester has shown it.”
The prime minister will also reiterate that the government “will not hesitate to curb and re-impose restrictions” if there is an increase in the virus as a result of the changes.
The rule change comes days after a local block was established in Leicester due to an increase in cases.
City businesses and schools should remain closed, and residents will be advised not to travel.
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The heads of the emergency services have also called on the pub’s visitors to behave responsibly this weekend.
In a joint statement, representatives of the police, fire and ambulance services urged people to drink in moderation, observe social distancing and reevaluate their plans if conditions are unsafe.
Danny Savage of the BBC said the emergency services were preparing in the same way they would on Friday night before Christmas.
The British Beer and Pubs Association has urged people to respect current hygiene measures and support pub owners and staff.
“If we all work together, we can ensure that the reopening of pubs and hospitality is a success and a pleasant experience for everyone,” he said.
However, there are indications that some people will be reluctant to return. Ipsos-Mori pollsters said 60% of the 1,000 people they spoke to said they would be uncomfortable going to a bar or restaurant.
What about the rest of the UK?
The closure measures of each UK country differ, including different rules on the reopening of food and drink establishments.
In Northern Ireland, pubs and restaurants will reopen on Friday.
In Scotland, beer gardens and open-air restaurants will be able to reopen from July 6, and indoor areas can be used from July 15.
The Welsh government has promised talks with the hotel sector about a “potential by stages” reopening, but no dates have yet been given.
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