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Pubs

The plan to save British pubs

Pub-owners and Landlords have been campaigning for more action from the government since last November’s budget  when changes to business rates were announced. 


 

Writer: Poppy Bullard

 

Producer: Poppy Bullard

 

Host: Ada Barume

 

Episode photography: Joe Mee

 

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

 

5 mins • S1, E1289

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