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submitted 1 year ago by Mex@feddit.uk to c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
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Was there a worldwide issue of pubs/bars closing?

Because of a bunch of countries faced this problem, you can definitely blame COVID. But if it's fully isolated in the UK... well we'll now looks like it's the consequences of my own actions huh

[-] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

“Energy bills are decimating our sector, with extortionate costs wiping out profits and closing pubs at a faster rate than the pandemic.”

https://www.cips.org/supply-management/news/2023/april/pub-closures-up-by-60-due-to-decimating-energy-bill/

in a 2022 survey of European accommodation professionals, the top three challenges faced across Europe were energy, costs, the overall economic situation, and acquiring and retaining staff

https://www.statista.com/chart/28866/rising-energy-costs-are-by-far-the-biggest-challenge-for-european-hoteliers/

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