英国酒吧老板警告在酒税增加后大规模关闭和失业。 UK pub owners warn mass closures and job losses after alcohol tax increase.

英国酒吧业主警告说,由于政府最近在预算中提高了酒精税, 酒吧将会大规模关闭, 失业, 由于通货膨胀,供应问题和消费者习惯的变化, UK pub owners are warning of widespread closures and job losses after recent tax hikes on alcohol in the government’s Budget, calling the new duties "burdensome" amid ongoing inflation, supply issues, and shifting customer habits. 许多人说,他们已经在缩短工时或暂时关闭,有些计划要缩小规模或出售。 Many say they are already cutting hours or closing temporarily, with some planning to downsize or sell. 产业团体正在敦促政府扭转税收变化,提供有针对性的支持,以防止该部门进一步受损。 Industry groups are urging the government to reverse the tax changes and offer targeted support to prevent further damage to the sector.