Classic Country Pubs at Risk of Extinction
A publican notes, "Nowadays, people just have one drink and go."
"It's never been this high, and we've never even made a claim,"
Karen Flett, a south-west publican, faces soaring costs after her business was hit by two freak storm events. Insurance costs have increased "10-fold" since taking over the business a decade ago.
Author's summary: Pubs face extinction due to rising costs.