British government urged to save beer and pubs

The British government is being asked to save the beer and pub sector which contributes £34.3 billion to the UK economy annually, supporting over a million jobs. In a study published by the think-tank Localis which is being issued today at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, ministers are urged to launch a taskforce to clear obstacles that endanger the beer and pub sector which delivers £11.4bn in tax revenues to the Exchequer annually. The report, entitled ‘Inn-Valuable 2: unlocking the socio-economic potential of our nation’s pubs’, identifies how pubs are vital for community cohesion, providing spaces for social interaction and combating isolation. The findings also online how a significant majority of British adults (72%) believe pubs have a positive impact on their communities. However, despite this, the current tax, regulatory, and planning environment still poses significant challenges to the pub sector. According to the report, the British government must overhaul a ...