Mirror demands Keir Starmer saves British pubs after 400 more closed last year The Mirror is calling on the government to back Britain’s pubs, amid warnings that hundreds more locals will close for good this year.
Allen Simpson, deputy chief executive at trade body UKHospitality, said: “Pubs are struggling at the moment - like hospitality overall, where the number of venues fell below 100,000 last year.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of trade body the British Beer and Pub Association said: “2025 looks set to be even tougher for pubs and brewers across the UK.
A recent report found more than 400 pubs closed for good last year, either converted into other uses or demolished.
And we want proper recognition for pubs that are the heart of our communities, giving everything from a warm place for people and groups to meet, to tackling loneliness and raising money.
