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UK hospitality's World Cup boost fails to mask structural margin crunch
A temporary surge in beer sales during the World Cup highlights the deep financial distress of the UK pub sector, where a quarter of businesses are losing money amid a doomed campaign for government tax relief.
2 min read · 19 Jul 2026
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Central bank buying drives gold to $4,500, sparking $8,000 debate
UK GDP edges up 0.1% in May amid Iran war shock
China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, dragged down by weak domestic demand
OECD tells UK to scrap triple lock pensions for fiscal space
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