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Bosses says pubs need a long-term survival plan

- BY ALEXANDER BROWN Assistant Political Editor

A LONG-TERM plan with radical tax reform is needed to save Britain's pubs, a trade body warned.

The British Beer & Pub Association called for talks with ministers ahead of a new package of support measures being unveiled next week.

It comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves ordered officials to look at help for the struggling hospitality sector.

This is set to water down looming hikes to business rates, and include measures to slash red tape for licensing.