Many Pubs in the UK Close

May 5, 2026, 13:38
UKFinance

Introduction

Many pubs in the UK closed in the first three months of this year.

Main Body

161 pubs closed from January to March. This is more than last year. 2,400 people lost their jobs. Many young people lost their work. Pub owners are angry. They say taxes are too high. They must pay more money to the government and workers. Some pub owners do not let some politicians enter their pubs. Scotland had the most closures. Wales opened three new pubs. The government gave some help with taxes in April. But pub owners say this help is not enough.

Conclusion

The pub business is in trouble. Owners want the government to change the tax rules.

Learning

⚡ The 'More Than' Pattern

In this story, we see: "This is more than last year."

When you want to compare two things at an A2 level, use this simple formula:

[Thing A] + is more than + [Thing B]

Examples from real life:

  • 100 is more than 50.
  • This coffee is more than $5.
  • Today is hotter than yesterday → Today is more hot (incorrect) → Today is hotter (correct), but for numbers/amounts, always use more than.

💼 Action Words for Jobs

Look at how the text describes work:

  • Lost their jobs → They don't have work now.
  • Pay workers → Giving money for work.

Quick Tip: In English, you don't "lose a work," you lose a job.

🚩 Simple Opposites in the Text

  • Closed (Pubs stopped working) →\rightarrow Opened (New pubs started)
  • High (Taxes cost a lot) →\rightarrow Low (Taxes cost a little)

Vocabulary Learning

pub (n.)
a small restaurant that sells alcohol and food
Example:We went to a pub for dinner.
closed (adj.)
not open for business
Example:The shop is closed on Sundays.
year (n.)
a period of 12 months
Example:My birthday is in the same year as yours.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:Many people came to the concert.
jobs (n.)
paid work or employment
Example:She lost her jobs last month.
owners (n.)
people who have ownership of something
Example:The owners of the house are friendly.
taxes (n.)
money paid to the government for public services
Example:Taxes are high in this city.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country or region
Example:The government announced new rules.
workers (n.)
people who do work for pay
Example:Workers need safe conditions.
help (n.)
assistance or support
Example:I need help with my homework.
business (n.)
an activity that makes money
Example:He started a small business.
rules (n.)
instructions that people must follow
Example:The school has strict rules.