Revealed: The shocking number of pubs that closed for good last year

The British pub industry is in crisis, with six pubs closing weekly in 2024, leading to 4,500 job losses, as reported by the BBPA. Urgent government intervention is needed to prevent further closures, with 289 pubs shutting down in England and Wales last year, particularly impacting London. Rising costs, including interest rates and energy bills, along with the cost of living crisis, are squeezing household budgets and reducing consumer spending, requiring government support to ensure pubs survive as community hubs amidst upcoming cost increases from the Budget.

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