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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Henry Saker-Clark

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

Figures show many pubs just months away from running out of cash - (PA)

The British pub industry is facing a crisis, with around six pubs closing every week in 2024, resulting in approximately 4,500 job losses, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).

The industry body warns that urgent government intervention is needed to prevent further “completely avoidable” closures.

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