00:00About two pubs a day closed in the first three months of this year, according to industry figures, with 161
00:08venues shutting and around 2,400 jobs lost.
00:12The British Beer and Pub Association says many pubs remain busy, but rising costs and taxes are squeezing profits, putting
00:20community venues under pressure in towns and cities.
00:23A 15% business rates relief for pubs and music venues has begun, with ministers saying further support is planned.
00:31But the trade body is calling for longer-term tax reform, warning more closures could follow without changes to help
00:38keep local pubs viable.
00:40Pressures vary across different areas still.
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