7 d. ago Last orders: Pubs in Britain will close at rate of one a day in 2025, trade body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association calls for help to cut pub costs with 378 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales likely to call time this yearBritish pubs will close down at the rate of one a day this year, the industry’s trade body has warned, blaming high business taxes. At the same time, the hospitality sector has called on ministers to tackle “eye-watering” costs.The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), which represents more than 20,000 pubs in the UK, said it expects 378 to close this year in England, Scotland and Wales, at a cost of 5,600 jobs. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago More than one pub a day set to close this year, industry body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association has estimated that 378 pubs will close this year across England, Wales and Scotland.

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