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Head of pubs group fears for future of industry

Pubs and bars have been closed for more than a month

The head of a body representing the Island's pubs says he fears for the industry as coronavirus restrictions force licensees to keep their doors shut.

Chairman of the Licensed Victuallers Association Guy Armstrong-Rossiter warns many are finding the closures very hard, with businesses still facing expenses.

The chief minister announced pubs, bars and restaurants would have to close last month in a bid to halt the spread of Covid-19 in the community.

Mr Armstrong-Rossiter, who is also the manager at the Rovers Return in Douglas, believes reopening will also be challenging for some:

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