1,200 pubs 'likely to close this year'.

More than 1,000 pubs are projected to close this year, with an estimated increase from previous years, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The organization highlighted the challenges faced by licensees in keeping their businesses afloat, calling for government action to address the issue. The British Beer & Pub Association also warned of potential closures without targeted support in the Budget, emphasizing the need for urgent action to prevent further losses in the industry. [Extracted from the article]