Pubs in England face a "disappointing" rule change which kicks in in two weeks' time. A popular rule which allowed drinkers to buy takeaway pints has been scrapped after it was decided it should NOT be renewed in the UK. The regulations will not be renewed when their time is up come March 31. In 2023, when the rules were extended, CAMRA chief executive Tom Stainer said: "It’s a good sign that the Government has listened and decided to backtrack on their plans to end the automatic permission for pubs to make off-sales. "We hope that they have also been listening very carefully to the trade and consumers, who are also calling for a relaxation of the new tax rules around draught takeaway sales, which restrict many publicans from selling takeaway beer and cider regardless of whether their license allows them to do so." READ MORE ISA warning as Rachel Reeves could scrap 'two types' next week The British Beer and Pub Association called the choice "incredibly disappointing" with "no evidence that this easement has created any widespread issues." A BBPA spokesman said: "On behalf of our members, who account for approximately 20,000 pubs across the UK, we supported options that would have made the temporary easement permanent, so we are incredibly disappointed at the Government’s decision. "We have seen no evidence that this easement has created any widespread issues since it was introduced. Instead it has helped to boost trade for pubs and therefore the economy as a whole, so this move will layer more cost and administrative burdens on pubs and local authorities." "We would urge the Prime Minister to reconsider the impact of this move because it will undermine their growth mission and create more red tape.” Former Conservative Party Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was determined to back British pubs and provide “the support they need after weathering the storm of the pandemic as we grow our economy”. “That’s why we’re cutting unnecessary red tape so that customers can enjoy a takeaway pint or alfresco drink without businesses facing extra burdens,” he added.