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- Pubs in the UK face higher taxes and rising operating costs, with festive bookings down compared with previous years.
- Marc Bridgen, owner of The Dog in Wingham, says the government's approach is inadequate and that financial pressure on the public is affecting confidence and spending.
- He warns of a potential 'bloodbath' for pubs in early 2026 if business rates and minimum wage increases continue without tax relief.
