Britain's pubs lose takeaway pint rights, facing closures

Britain's pubs face new challenges as the automatic right to sell takeaway pints ends. Pubs can only serve takeaway drinks if their alcohol license allows it, a change from pandemic-era rules that helped many survive. The Beer and Pub Association reports six pubs closed each week last year. With rising business rates and National Insurance contributions, the financial burden on pubs is expected to increase. Industry leaders express disappointment over the loss of takeaway rights, which provided crucial support during the pandemic. They urge the government to reconsider and maintain these rights for all pubs.