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Drinkers enjoy a final pint and start panic-buying alcohol before UK-WIDE pub lockdown NewsColony Which premises have to close and what happens if  they still refuse to? Boris Johnson ordered social venues to close their doors today. These are the sectors which are immediately affected:  Food and drink venues Pubs, bars and clubs Cinemas, theatres, concert and bingo halls Spas, indoor leisure and gyms Casinos and betting shops Museums and galleries In his press conference today, Mr Johnson said: ‘Clearly there are licensing arrangements which will make it relatively simple to do should that really be necessary. ‘We will enforce it strictly, but in reality everyone can see the imperative of doing what is necessary, of protecting our NHS and saving lives.’ Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 police and local authorities have the power to close down licensed premises which are deemed to be causing a nuisance or playing a central role ...