Pub industry says the Euros could kick start their recovery from the pandemic

The pub industry hopes football fans will back through their doors during the European Championships in the summer Credit: ITV News

The pub industry says the European Championships could kick start their recovery from the pandemic.

The tournament which has been pushed back 12 months takes place across Europe in June and July.

With pubs having been closed for long periods during the pandemic, the industry hopes the Euros will bring more customers through their doors.

Scott Murray, the owner of a sports bar in Cannock, hopes the Euros will help kick start the recovery from the pandemic.

It's estimated that £7.8 billion pounds worth of beer sales were lost when pubs had to close because of Covid.

87 million pints had to be poured away as beer became out of date. The Beer and Pub Association says the Euros could be a vital turning point.

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