Around two British pubs closed a day in the first quarter of 2026, with 161 shutting their doors in just three months. The closures have led to the loss of about 2,400 jobs, as rising costs and taxes continue to put pressure on the hospitality sector. Industry leaders say many pubs are still busy, but they are calling for longer term support as profits are still being wiped out by high bills. Tap the link in @BBCNews’s bio to read more. #UKNews #Pubs #BBCNews