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Almost 300 pubs close, with 4,500 jobs lost, as calls made for Government action

In 2024, 289 pubs closed in England and Wales, resulting in a total job loss of 4,500 in the sector, as reported by the British Beer and Pub Association .
London experienced the highest closure rate, losing 34 pubs over the year, according to recent figures from the trade body.
The BBPA warned that the cumulative impact of the October Budget will lead to an additional £650 million in costs for the sector.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, emphasized that the government must implement meaningful business rates reform to support struggling pubs and protect local jobs.

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