Nicola Sturgeon announces pub and cafe rules to change in new Scottish lockdown system
hospitality premises will be able open across the central belt during the day under changes announced by Nicola Sturgeon.The controversial definition of a cafe is being removed by the Scottish Government, after a backlash, meaning all premises can operate in the day up to 6pm without selling alcohol.At level 2, which currently covers the rest of Scotland, hospitality premises can sell alcohol indoors with a main meal up to 8pm instead of 6pm, allowing scope for evening meals.Hotels and other accommodation will continue to be able to serve evening meals to residents.The new rules start from Monday November 2, the First Minister confirmed, but will be kept under review.Further changes could be made to low level background sound in pubs during