BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Fewer pubs in England and Wales than ever before

Analysis shows the total number of hostelries is now 7,000 less than a decade ago, with the pandemic being followed by soaring inflation, energy costs and the cost of living

Wales Online · Jul 4, 2022

650,000 jobs lost in retail sector as shops close

72,580 shops have closed down in the last five years

Wales Online · Jun 13, 2022

Almost 650,000 UK retail jobs lost since 2017

Industry experts are calling for caution over business rates levels next year.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022