Coronavirus: Off Licences Added to List of ‘Essential’ Retailers
Off-licences have been added to the government’s list of essential UK retailers allowed to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic.
The list was updated on Wednesday amid increasing reports of supermarkets are selling out some beers and wines.
The move came as bicycle and car parts retailer Halfords had to defend its decision to keep shops open.
Essential retailers as of Today
After strict new restrictions were brought in by the government earlier this week, it issued a list of “essential retailers”, such as Halfords, that are allowed to stay open. They include:
Supermarkets and other food shops
Pharmacies
Off-licences and licensed shops selling alcohol, including those within breweries
Petrol stations
Newsagents
Bicycle shops
Home and hardware stores
Launderettes and dry cleaners
Garages
Pet shops
Post offices
Banks