The brewing and pub sector, along with wider hospitality, is well placed to deliver solid economic returns for the UK. It is an industry that is at the heart of our local communities, providing safe social spaces which bring people together for all kinds of occasions, creating connections, and supporting our wellbeing. However, operators remain under significant pressure, with the cost of conducting business leading to a reduction of 3766 licenced premises across the hospitality sector. This equates to 3.6 per cent of the sector in one year. The loss of a pub has severe ramifications for local communities and high streets in terms of economic value, employment, and community cohesion. Creating the right economic and fiscal conditions to enable the industry to thrive is crucial.
This is a sector keen to invest. With policies that will encourage investment further, it has the capacity to respond immediately with employment, skills, and regeneration of the High Street amongst many other social benefits.
& That's why I'm really pleased to sponsor the letter to the Chancellor by the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, The Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP.
To read the letter, click the file below.
