Britain's pub industry is suffering, with around 52 closing down each week. The credit crunch, along with increases in alcohol taxes and cheap alcohol sold supermarkets are said to be key contributors towards the market's downfall, with a loss of around 24,000 jobs in the past year.
The chart shows the extent to which Britain's pubs are disappearing, with around 15,000 closing down since 1980 Although things are slightly improving with the decline in sales slowing slightly compared to the beginning of the year.
But with the Government losing £174 million in the first three quarters of 2009 compared to 2008, will the Government step in to help the falling industry? Or will the doors of some of Britain's favorite boozers continue to shut for the last time?
Useful Links:
"Where have all the pubs gone?" Guardian Datablog
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2009/jul/22/alcohol-fooddrinks
"Pub closures rise to record 52 a week"
http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=290892
"Pubs are closing, but who cares?"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8162943.stm
"Beer sales continue to slow"
http://www.beerandpub.com/newsList_detail.aspx?newsId=307
"Fears for pub closures"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCOXgLCwqVw&feature=related
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