BBPA warns pubs could close at about one a day by 2026

BBPA expects around 360 pubs to shut permanently by year end, with 295 closures by the end of September. England accounted for 226 losses; the South East led regional figures, followed by the North West, while Scotland posted 64 closures and Wales five. The closures would affect about 5,000 jobs and could cost the Treasury around £72m in tax receipts from employment taxes, beer duty, business rates, corporation tax and VAT. Emma McClarkin, BBPA chief executive, said closures are felt widely—from workers to communities and the Treasury. The BBPA noted the November 2025 Budget added about £322m in costs and welcomed the prime minister's pledge for a 20% cut in pub business rates. It urged permanent reforms, including rate relief, a beer duty freeze and lower employment costs for under-25s to help pubs survive. Source: Beer Today https://beertoday.co.uk/2026/10/12/pub-closures-bbpa-1026/