Pub chiefs warn 'vast majority' will not reopen tomorrow

Shops, gyms and salons have been busy adding the finishing touches ahead of lockdown easing tomorrow - but pub bosses have warned the 'vast majority' will stay shut due to a lack of beer gardens. Hospitality bosses today warned the 'vast majority' of pubs in England will not be able to reopen tomorrow because they do not have adequate outdoor space The next step in Boris Johnson's lockdown exit roadmap will see pubs, bars and restaurants allowed to welcome back customers outside but only if there is table seating UKHospitality warned the success of pubs and restaurants' return hinged on the weather. The Terrace Cafe and Bar in Plymouth was getting its outdoor seating ready earlier today Shopfronts in Covent Garden are being redecorated today as they prepare to welcome back customers from Monday morning Gyms are preparing to reopen on Monday, including in Derbyshire, as part of the roadmap out of lockdown Breweries, including one in Brixton, have been busy delivering kegs ahead of pubs reopening Pubs have covered their beer gardens to ensure that punters aren't deterred by wet weather in Halifax, West Yorkshire Researchers from the universities of Portsmouth and Edinburgh have found that people have been 'conditioned' to avoid crowded spaces during the past year. Pictured: John Lewis staff cleaning the store in Sloane Square on Friday Non-essential retailers can reopen tomorrow, with salon owners claiming there has been an 'explosion' in bookings from people looking to get haircuts or have their nails done A survey has revealed 76% of people are ready to return to their workout when gyms reopen on Monday morning An exclusive Mail on Sunday poll has found the use of the vaccine passport documents was backed by 63 per cent of respondents, with 25 per cent opposed PM's 'outdated' roadmap costing economy billions, warns think tank Boris Johnson’s decision to stick to the reopening dates set out in his lockdown exit roadmap will cost the UK economy billions of pounds, a think tank has warned. Pictured: Shredz Fitness Centre in Derbyshire getting ready to welcome visitors back tomorrow The Centre for Economic and Business Research suggests that the hospitality sector will get a £314 million boost this week alone There will be no requirement for customers to order a 'substantial meal' in order to buy alcoholic drinks but the requirement to order, eat and drink while seated will return Unchecked Covid hotspots could lead to a THIRD wave if Britain reopens too quickly Unchecked Covid hotspots could lead to a third wave of the virus if the country reopens too quickly, scientists warn.