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Last orders for Britain’s pubs: The government must act now or watch them disappear

By Emma McClarkin OBE Pubs are in Britain’s DNA. For centuries they’ve played host to christenings, first jobs, first dates, birthday parties, a...

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Local pubs can solve Britain's loneliness problem

By Emma McClarkin OBE Britain has a loneliness problem. The numbers are stark: one in four people face loneliness, according to the ONS. The...

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The £5 pint: as prices rise, so could pub closures—Labour must act now before more call last orders

24 March 2025, 16:20 By Emma McClarkin OBE Next week, a pint of beer will become a symbol of just how hard it is for British pubs to stay open. The...

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Protect our pubs: Why a new smoking ban could be the final blow to Britain's local heartlands

2 September 2024, 16:41 | Updated: 2 September 2024, 16:44 By Emma McClarkin OBE For generations the British pub has been the beating heart of our...

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