7th August, 2018 by Lauren Eads
It might be a Great British institution, but pubs are now closing at a rate of 18 per week, painting a “dismal picture for our pubs”, according to The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra), with a total of 476 closing in the first six months of the year – 13 more than the same period in 2017.
The Churchill Arms in London is known for its elaborate floral displays
In 2014, the rate of pub closures hit a high of 29 per week. Since then, a number of initiatives have been launched by CAMRA alongside MPs to ease the rate of decline in the on-trade, but the pressure on the industry remains high.
Camra’s chairman Jackie Parker said a triple threat of higher beer duties, rising….
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