472 UK pubs closed permanently in a year, with a 56% increase in Q1 compared to 2023, due to high costs, reduced spending, and tax burden.

472 UK pubs closed permanently in a year, with 239 shut down or repurposed in the first quarter alone, marking a 56% increase in closures compared to the first quarter of 2023. High energy and food costs, reduced consumer spending, and substantial tax burden on hospitality businesses are cited as key factors in this trend. As a result, the overall number of pubs in England and Wales has fallen to 39,162.

June 16, 2024
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