Local pub landlords in Lincolnshire have expressed their worries that the government’s scheme to extend pub opening hours does not tackle their fundamental financial difficulties. Many are pushing for more significant reforms, such as changes to VAT, business rates, and National Insurance contributions, to safeguard the longevity of their businesses in the current economic state. The general feeling among these publicans is that these economic measures would provide more beneficial support than just the extension of operational hours.
This report has been adapted from original reporting by The Lincoln Post, which sourced the original story from www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk.