More Than Two Pubs Shut Every Day in England and Wales
In the first half of this year, 383 pubs were demolished or converted, according to new data.
Tough times for pubs in England and Wales; in the first half of the year, 383 were closed.
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The number of pubs that are closing rose dramatically in the first half of the year in England and Wales.
A total of 383 pubs were demolished or converted to other businesses, from January to June 2023, compared to 386 in the entirety of 2022, according to data from real estate company Altus Group. The sharp drop meant that on average, more than two pubs closed every single day in England and Wales.