Fury as pubs closing at rate of one a DAY with 5k jobs at risk
Pubs are closing down at a rate of one a day — with tax rises and red tape risking 5,000 jobs, industry bosses warn.
TL;DR
- Pubs are closing at a rate of one per day.
- Tax rises and red tape are risking 5,000 jobs in the pub industry.
- Nearly 300 pubs had shut by September.
- Job losses could impact under-25s significantly.
- The British Beer & Pub Association is urging the government to reform business rates and freeze beer duty.
- Shadow Business Secretary Julia Lopez criticized the government's handling of the hospitality sector.
- Andy Burnham introduced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues from 2027.
- The UK Spirits Alliance is asking for a cut in excise duty on spirits.