British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
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"The scale of these closures is avoidable because pubs are doing a brisk trade, but their profits are wiped out by a disproportionate tax burden and huge costs."
— Emma McClarkin , Executive
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The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
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