Pub Closures

Hayfield pub sees busy Christmas followed by a devastating New Year

06-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

In the lead up to Christmas, the Pack Horse, Hayfield, Derbyshire, was surprised to be busy over the festive period, however the New Year bought in closure and coronavirus for the pub.

The number of operating pubs and bars in the UK has fallen by 3,247

30-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The total number of operating pubs and bars in the UK fell by 3,247 between March 2020 and September 2021.

Number of licensed premises falls by 2%

06-Dec-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Britain’s number of licensed venues dropped by 2% in the 12 months to September 2019, new research has found.

Historic pub closing to make way for flats

25-Sep-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

A Brighton pub is set to close its doors this week (26 September) and flats will be built on the upper floors of the building, its owner Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed.

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London and South East hit hardest by pub closures

20-Jul-2015 By M&C Report

Regional statistics released by Campaign for Real Ale indicate that London and the South East are hit hardest by pub closures - with an average of 10.2 closing a week. 

Vianet revenue up 1.4% but pubs code a threat

02-Dec-2014 By James Wallin, M&C Report

James Dickson, chairman of beer-flow monitoring company Vianet, has said recent developments in the pubs code and increasing M&A activity in the sector could affect the company’s growth.

British public wants Gov't to act on supporting pubs with tax breaks

10-May-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The majority of the British public want the Government to do more to support pubs by granting tax breaks, a new national study of 2,000 adults has found.

Cameron claims pub closures a 'serious issue'

18-Apr-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed concern about the high rate of pub closures claiming it is a "serious issue". According to a report in...

Pub closure rate slows to 25 a week

16-Mar-2011 By Graham Ridout

Pub closures have slowed to 25 a week — down from 40 at its peak — but it meant 13,000 jobs were lost last year.

Pub closures slow to 25 a week

16-Mar-2011 By James Wilmore

The rate of pub closures has slowed to 25 a week, but nearly 1,300 outlets still shut for good last year, new figures published today reveal. The...

Pub closures slow to 29 a week

24-Nov-2010

Pub closures have slowed to a net figure of 29 a week in the first half of 2010, according to CGA Strategy chief executive Jon Collins. But Collins...

Licensed premises hit record high — despite pub closures

30-Sep-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

The number of premises licensed to sell alcohol has hit record levels - despite the increasing closures of traditional pubs - according to the latest...

Election 2010: The Publican's 'Pub Politics' survey

25-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

With duty hikes, 'binge-drinking', and pub closures all on the political agenda, pub politics could play a major part in the forthcoming general...

Pub closures slow to 39 a week

04-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore

The tide is turning on the rate of pub closures, but 39 licensees a week are still shutting their doors for the final time, new figures reveal....

American keen to make most of Brit pub closures

29-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

An American businessman is looking to take advantage of pub closures in the UK by salvaging goods to create his own traditional pub. While up to 50...

Pubcos and councils criticised over pub closures

09-Jun-2009 By James Wilmore

Pubcos and "uncaring" councils have come under fire in Parliament over accusations they are contributing to the rise in pub closures. During the...

PPL targets unlicensed pubs to increase revenue

18-May-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Despite pub closures hitting record numbers the organisation that collects money from venues that play recorded music has reported an 11 per cent...

Treasury faces £242m black hole from pub closures

20-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Treasury is facing a £242m black hole in lost revenue from pub closures since the last Budget, says the BBPA.

Hamish Champ: Can people please make up their minds on the issue of pub closures?

09-Mar-2009 By Hamish Champ

Alright, calm down, it's only a bloody headline. I'm the last person to be calling for pub closures. We all know the problems facing many pubs. And...

Scrap the beer duty rise — now

05-Feb-2009 By Andrew Pring

The trade is involved in a real race against time to find a solution that will stem the tide of pub closures, says Andrew Pring.

No pain, no gain — pub closures are inevitable

29-Jan-2009 By Mike Coughtrey

Mike Coughtrey, KPMG Partner, believes 2009 will be a struggle, but the result will be a far healthier sector.

Councils turn to Pub is the Hub

09-Oct-2008 By Tony Halstead

The escalating rate of UK pub closures has led to a surge of interest from local authorities keen to explore ways of saving rural and community inns....

Pub closures set to accelerate, says accountancy firm

30-Jun-2008 By Hamish Champ

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), the firm of accountants, expects pub closures to accelerate beyond its own predictions as the smoking ban and consumer...

Public house to private home

15-Feb-2007

The gloomy predictions for pub closures over the next few years will highlight the fact that it is still difficult to "de-license" a pub. I don't...