Soaring energy costs are “killing” UK pubs, a trade body has warned as independent businesses struggle to stay afloat amid the cost of living crisis.
The British Institute of Innkeeping called on the government to provide urgent support as its members report increases of 300% on their energy payments. Businesses are not covered by the energy price cap.
Meanwhile, hospitality revenues are also being affected as the cost of living crisis sees customers cut back on eating out.
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