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By Jo Black, Sam Read & Phil Shepka
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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.
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media captionCafes, pubs and restaurants get ready to reopen indoors
Up to six people from different households will be able to meet indoors at pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales from Monday.
First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed indoor hospitality can reopen from 17 May as Wales Covid case rate continues to fall.
Extra cash support for hospitality businesses still affected by Covid restrictions has also been announced.
Mr Drakeford said the funding would support firms and safeguard jobs .
The support is available to businesses such as pubs, clubs, restaurants and late-night entertainment venues.
They can claim up to £25,000 to help them through to the end of June, as they prepare for re-opening and more normal trading conditions.
New hospitality rules announced and up to 25k pandemic cash boost for affected businesses
Businesses in Wales still affected by coronavirus restrictions will be able to claim up to £25,000 more in support to help meet ongoing costs, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
This next package of business support comes as the Welsh Government confirmed up to six people from six different households will be able to meet in indoor regulated settings, such as cafes and pubs, when they open from May 17th.
Since the start of the pandemic, the Welsh Government has provided more than £2bn to tens of thousands of businesses across Wales to help them through the pandemic.
Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales can reopen indoors on Monday - and this is how many can meet up
Hospitality sector had been asking for six to meet indoors to match the rules for outdoor trading and over the border in England
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Lincoln Pride cancelled for a second year
2021 event cancelled again
The Lincoln Pride event has been cancelled for a second year running due to COVID-19.
The event was cancelled in 2020 and organisers said the 2021 event will not go ahead either.
Organisers said in a Facebook post: “We understand this will be a huge disappointment to many. However, safety is our main priority and holding such a large event in uncertain times is not something we believe to be viable.
“Our event is costly and takes many months to plan. Without the guarantee we can go ahead with the full event as normal, and having been unable to conduct our usual fundraising this past year, we do not feel it is possible to put the event on this year.