It was announced today that pubs in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks, after the government decided to keep Covid licensing rules. These were due to expire on 30 September, but they will now be continued until March 2025. The move - aimed at saving the trade from financial ruin - was previously extended twice during the pandemic. Please see BBC Pub Takeaway Rules for more information.

This threat was subject of a vigorous campaign by CAMRA, and is really great news. Maybe Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's recent visit to the GBBF the Great British Beer Festival did some good after all.