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

Pubs are set to come under further pressure when a raft of cost increases linked to the October Budget

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Almost 300 pubs closed last year ahead of cost rises

The British Beer and Pub Association warned that urgent Government action is needed to avoid more ‘completely avoidable’ closures.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

No and low-alcohol beer soaring in popularity, pubs report

Pubs are expected to sell a record 140 million pints of low and no-alcohol beer across the UK this year, up from more than 120 million last year.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

Last Orders? UK Pubs Hit By Rising Costs And Changing Tastes

They've served Roman soldiers, knights and poets and have been a gathering place for communities to enjoy a brew beside a crackling fire for centuries.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023

Pubs urge licensing change as Women’s World Cup fans left waiting for beer

Drinks should be served outside usual hours during ‘national moments’, says trade body

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Relax opening and alcohol rules for Lionesses’ final, say pub bosses

The BBPA said ‘most’ pubs are likely to be unable to serve alcohol until 11am on the day of the game, with some being restricted until midday

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023

Publican heckles pint-pouring Rishi Sunak over alcohol duty hikes during promo visit

The Prime Minister was yelled at over the ‘irony’ of visiting a beer festival as the tax on various drinks goes up

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023

Scotch whisky 'hammer blow' as Tories to tax 75 per cent on a bottle

THE Tory government has been accused of a “complete betrayal” of Scotland’s whisky industry with new rules set to come into force that will…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023

Pubs set for £120m boost from bumper coronation weekend

New figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) show local pubs and breweries expect to pour 62 million pints during the celebrations.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Chancellor urged to act NOW with Budget help or 2,000 British pubs will be lost forever

Three in 10 pubs are at risk of going to the wall in a devastating blow to communities across Britain as beer and energy prices threaten to drag our much-loved boozers under

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023