Boris told 'halve two-metre distancing to save pubs and restaurants from closure'
Calls to reduce social distancing to one metre come as we launch our Bounce Back Britain campaign to lift the nation out of lockdown and back to work.
It said: “Hospitality is about socialising. You cannot ‘socialise’ at two-metre distances and this would be impossible to manage.“If people come out and have a poor social experience, whether in bars, restaurants or clubs, then they will limit or eradicate their visits in future.” “Small businesses across some European countries have benefitted from a shortening of this distancing benchmark as part of unlocking processes.
The former Business Secretary said: “We should be using our knowledge to constantly question whether this is right and have the courage to be able to change if the evidence recommends that.”and risk-averse Japan at 1.8 metres. It makes the UK one of the most cautious countries.
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