Last orders: can UK pubs be saved?

Last Orders: Can UK Pubs Be Saved?

Pubs in Britain are closing at a rate of one per day, accelerating a long-term downward trend. The number of pubs closing permanently has reached over one a day for the first time, according to government statistics.

In the first half of 2025, 209 pubs in England and Wales closed forever, which is eight per week, up from six per week last year. Since 2020, 2,283 pubs have vanished from communities across Britain, either demolished or converted to other uses.

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) reports that across England, Scotland, and Wales, closures are expected to total 378 this year, resulting in 5,600 job losses.

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Author's summary: UK pubs are closing at an alarming rate.

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MoneyWeek MoneyWeek — 2025-10-17

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