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Re:R number for UK below 1 for first time since August by te_chris on Saturday November 28, 2020 @04:28AM (#25236503)
Tbf, it was in summer so a lot of outdoor dining options. But yes, overall, dumb.
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Re:R number for UK below 1 for first time since August by riffraff on Saturday November 28, 2020 @04:52AM (#25236599)
That partially justifies discounts for eating on premises, but I cannot imagine why those would not apply for take away.

Trying to protect waiters/esses jobs, maybe?

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Re:R number for UK below 1 for first time since August by DerDangDerDang on Saturday November 28, 2020 @09:36AM (#25237741)
Exactly that, nominally.

Though pjc50’s comment looks pretty convincing given gov.uk could have used the same money to make it easier for businesses to restructure to offer delivery...

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Re:R number for UK below 1 for first time since August by pjc50 on Saturday November 28, 2020 @05:07AM (#25236665)
Money for giant pub chain JD Wetherspoon owned by Tory Brexit propagandist, perhaps.
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