'It's getting harder and harder to run a pub'

Running a pub is increasingly challenging, with landlady Emma Gibbon highlighting issues such as price hikes, COVID impacts, and National Insurance contributions. She urges the government for support like reduced VAT and changes to NI fees. The British Beer and Pub Association also pushes for pub sector recognition and business rate reforms. The government is taking steps like cutting licensing costs, extending rates relief, and reducing alcohol duty to assist the struggling hospitality industry.