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Why pint prices have jumped by almost a quarter since last World Cup

Pubs will be busy for the World Cup, but those within the hospitality industry believe the government can do more to help them make the most of it

The Independent UK · Jun 10

‘We are dreading what will come’: Inside the battle for Britain’s pubs as they brace for the Budget

After a bruising few years, the country’s pubs are preparing for the Budget and say they cannot afford more bad news, Dan Haygarth reports

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

‘Overheads have gone up’: Britain’s hospitality sector faces tough time this summer

Pubs and restaurants report rising costs including food price inflation, labour and NICs while employing fewer seasonal staff

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025