Spring statement: 2,000 pubs could close due to rising expenses, as publicans call for gov to help struggling businesses

“Show you care or lose us for good” - Publicans across the UK are calling on the government to offer help to struggling pubs and breweries in the upcoming spring statement - or it's thought around 2,000 venues will be forced to call last orders and close their doors. For those in the industry, times have been getting tougher.