Perhaps you need to address this to the pubs around the uk... from the bbc live thread:There's a couple of issues with this idea.
Firstly, it's bollocks. Not actual complete bollocks, but pretty much a whole set of testes. In principle, if you have business interruption cover, and the insurers classes COVID-19 as a definable risk within the terms of the insurance agreement (which is by no means assured; a sudden pandemic won't make it into most lists), then a business could claim in the event of a government or local authority shut-down of access to the premises. There's a lot of stumbling blocks in there, and it's not contingent on Boris saying he's going to close pubs.
Secondly, the Government introduced an absolute flotilla of protective measures for businesses affected by COVID in the Budget literally last week.
In short, it's goose barf.
UK pubs demand clarity over closures
In the UK, a group representing the pub industry has warned that thousands of pubs and jobs could go if the government does not take "immediate and decisive" action.
On Monday, PM Boris Johnson advised people to stay away from pubs, clubs and theatres, but did not order businesses to close.
The British Beer and Pub Association says this is the worst possible compromise, as it leaves the industry facing an "existential crisis" as they will not be entitled to insurance payouts.
They say they want a "meaningful support package" - tax breaks, to keep them afloat.
The government is set to announce more financial measures to help the economy later today.
(of course, I don’t know how you would. But it seems as though it’s a legitimate concern)