UK pubs in disaster as mass closures mount with three prices nailing within the coffin

Britain faces mass pub closures with three out of 4 not making a revenue.

A large 75% “operated unprofitably” in 2023, stated the British Institute of Innkeeping. The BII has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt demanding assist for the struggling commerce at his subsequent Budget.

A survey of their 13,000 members exhibits many forking out two to a few instances as a lot for vitality as beforehand. Food and drink costs for landlords have soared 40% in two years and workers prices leapt nearly two fifths since 2020.

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BII chief Steve Alton stated: “Our members’ pubs continue to face a cost of business crisis. “These short-term pressures are undermining viable businesses in every community.”

A Government spokesman stated: “We’re working closely with the industry to tackle the challenges it faces.”

In extra constructive information, the perfect boozer in Blighty has been topped by Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) – and it is the identical pub as final yr.

The Tamworth Tap in – you guessed it – Tamworth, Staffordshire, has impressively retained its National Pub of the Year title having raised the bar but once more for environment, décor, welcome, service, group focus and the standard of the beer.

Following within the footsteps of Kelham Island Tavern in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in in 2008 and 2009, The Tap joins illustrious firm in successful again to again awards. Tamworth Brewing Company calls the successful pub dwelling and for punters, a comfortable upstairs and Tudor detailing awaits them. There can be a historic beer terrace with views of Tamworth Castle and café seating to the entrance of the boozer.

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