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Pub closures in England and Wales lead to 4,500 jobs losses
ABOUT six pubs shut down each week last year, leading to roughly 4,500 job losses.
New figures published today by the British Beer and Pub Association show that 289 pubs in England and Wales closed permanently in 2024.
The report comes as businesses grapple with rising borrowing costs and energy bills, while households feel the squeeze from climbing mortgage and rent payments.
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