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Landlord's heartbreak as pub shuts down
A pub landlord forced to close down says more venues face similar closures without more tax cuts.
October 7, 2026Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
August 16, 2026British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
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Landlord's heartbreak as pub shuts down
Jon Dean said "it's a bitter pill to swallow" having to close down The Alma Tavern in Worcester A publican has revealed his anguish at having to close down, saying he has been "crippled" by rising co
Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
Turning pubs into housing or offices will be made harder as part of changes to government planning rules in England. The updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will come into force on Mond
British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
Approximately two British pubs closed a day in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures produced by the industry. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) says 161 pubs closed in the first