Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 78257
Public Houses: Closures
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 15 October 2025
Named DayQuestion
Victoria Atkins
Conservative — Louth and Horncastle
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many pubs have closed since 5 July 2024; and what steps his Department is taking to support (a) pubs and (b) other hospitality businesses.
Answer
Kate DeardenThere are no official statistics on the number of pub closures, however there were 37,875 UK public houses and bars in March 2024 and this fell to 37,805 in March 2025 The Government recognises the vital role of pubs and hospitality in our communities and...
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