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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Anna Wise

Britons flocked to pubs and bars over bank holiday weekend, figures show

Britons flocked to pubs and pitched tents in camping sites over the bank holiday weekend as the nation saw a spell of warmer weather, according to spending data.

Spending in pubs and bars soared by more than 27% on Saturday and Sunday, compared to the same weekend in May last year, banking giant Barclays’ data found.

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