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By Jo Black, Sam Read & Phil Shepka
BBC News
image captionAndy Ball said he had been struggling to find staff for his pub
On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the go-ahead for hospitality to open indoor spaces to customers from next week. What do those tasked with readying their venues following this latest easing of Covid-19 restrictions think of the decision?
Andy Ball is the landlord of the Old George in Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, and has been taking advantage of the outdoor space near his establishment. It s really paid dividends, he said, stating that other similar venues nearby that had similar space did not choose to use it.