Brits declare ‘pubs dead’ as cost of pint of beer to reach new high

Beer lovers fear pubs are “dead” following the news the average cost of a pint in Britain is set to rise to a new milestone – £5.
It comes after the British Beer and Pub Association blamed the forecast increase of 21p (from £4.80 to £5.01) on the impact of Rachel Reeves’ Spring Budget. The Chancellor of the Exchequer will deliver the 2025 statement at the House of Commons tomorrow (March 26).
Ahead of Ms Reeves’ address, Emma McClarkin CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association explained:…