‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs

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No 10's stance to withhold powers from local councils — The government may enforce national standards, limiting local restrictions on pub standing and bar orders.
Proposed ban by Westminster council — Pub owners might face fewer regulations but could see increased central oversight in licensing practices.

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‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs

Westminster council has recommended reducing ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policyNo 10 has vowed to confiscate powers from local councils which try to restrict customers from standing up while drinking in pubs or ordering at the bar.

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