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Govt vows to protect 'pavement pints' and make it easier for pubs to extend their opening hours
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds announced reforms on 2025-07-27 to ease rules and support pubs, bars, and hospitality venues across Great Britain.
- These reforms follow a recent surge in pub closures, with BBPA estimating 378 shut across England, Wales, and Scotland this year due to high bills, taxes, and economic pressures.
- The plan includes scrapping outdated rules to protect pavement pints and alfresco dining, fast-tracking licenses, requiring developers to soundproof near venues, and creating hospitality zones.
- Jonathan Reynolds emphasized that excessive regulations have long hindered entrepreneurs from pursuing their business ideas, while Kate Nicholls acknowledged the measures as a step in the right direction but warned they alone are insufficient to address the significant financial challenges facing the hospitality sector.
- These changes aim to rejuvenate town centres and support local jobs, but industry leaders urge concurrent tax reforms to counter ongoing employment and business cost challenges.
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Govt vows to protect 'pavement pints' and make it easier for pubs to extend their opening hours
The government claims its proposals will "put the buzz back into our town centres" but the hospitality industry warns it needs urgent tax reform to "offset the immediate and mounting cost pressures" which are putting firms out of business.
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