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GB News: 'Do something now!' UK government accused of 'losing' British pub culture

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Conservative tax collector Adam Brooks said about 50 to 69 of British pubs were out of business as the country continued to trade. 10% claimed to have closed within a year of him. Cost of living crisis. He urged governments to take urgent action to help small businesses survive.

Brooks said: He has seen 50-60% of the pubs close within a year.

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Adam Brooks

Adam Brooks said about 50-60% of pubs closed within a year (Image: GB News)

Adam Brooks

Panelists talked about rising energy bills (Image: GB News)

Recently, pubs, restaurants and hotels have received an “urgent

Addressed to Boris Johnson, Prime Minister Nadim Zahawi and Commerce Secretary Kwasi Kwarten In a joint letter, the UK's leading hospitality groups seen by The Telegraph said the situation was "no less threatening" than the drought plaguing the UK.

UK Hospitality called for "urgent action" to support the bill, saying the government "must not allow the stagnation of party politics to stifle urgent action on energy".

Journalist Amanda Platel agreed with Mr. Brooks, stating:

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"We lose a piece of British culture. A shop that has been there for 50 years can't compete with the few big chains."

According to The Telegraph, the recent Surveys show that 1 in 4 hospitality bosses are considering closing due to skyrocketing bills.

The sector provides 10% of UK employment and 5% of GDP. %.

In May, the UK government announced her £15 billion worth of aid aimed at the most vulnerable.

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Amanda Platell

Journalist Amanda Platel says British pub culture is 'losing'(Image: GB News)

announced an additional budget of £4 million to support