This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Ask UK Govt to enforce closure of pubs and clubs so they can claim business loss
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Ask the government to enforce closure of pubs and clubs during this time of social distancing so that proprietors of pubs and clubs can make claims for Business Interruptions insurance.
As an independent owner of a small bar and nightclub, the way the British government has handled the situation of advising people to stay away from pubs and clubs without enforcing us to close has left us in an untenable position. Our customer base has been advised not to go out, staff, bands and DJs do not want to come to work or to perform in the venue due to this advice. This leaves us in a situation where we are unable to make a Business Interruption Claim until the Government enforces closure. Please act fast we don't have long left!
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Since this petition was created, the Government has announced that pubs, clubs and restaurants are to close. It has also asked everyone to stay at home. You can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
You can find out more about how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
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