More than 400 pubs shut doors for good as cost pressures rise
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of pubs in England and Wales dipped below 39,000 for the first time after hundreds of locals shut their doors for good this year, according to new figures. “Many pubs simply will no longer be viable making plots even more attractive for alternative investment.” Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “Brewers and pubs pour billions into the economy and support more than a million jobs, so we know that closures can have a disastrous impact for both the nation’s coffers and the job market. “We stand ready to help the Government bring in sorely-needed change that will break down the barriers that stop our sector from contributing even more to the economy and employing more people than ever before.” The fresh data also showed that London lost the greatest number of pubs in 2024, falling by 55 to 3,470 at the end of the year.
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