"The FPI gives a score between 0-100, measuring how each pub will be affected by the rate changes. % Change FPI Range Status 0-10 Somehow fine 10-50% 10-30 Feeling it 50-100% 30-60 Struggling 100-200% 60-90 F***ed >200% 90-10 Absolutely F***ed Analysing over 46,000 pubs across England and Wales, the index has shown that nearly 80% are facing increases, with 11% classified in the site's F***ed tier or worse."
"Ben Guerin, the website's designer, said: This tool exists to shine a light on what pubs are up against - and to help you find one near you that could use your support. Chancellor Rachel Reeves (PA) However, the website points out that business rates are just one of many pressures on the hospitality sector, with rising wages, higher National Insurance, increased alcohol duty, and high energy costs all contributing factors."
An index built from Valuation Office Agency data compares the 2023 Rating List with the 2026 Draft Rating List to project April rate changes for pubs. The F***ed Pub Index (FPI) assigns each pub a 0–100 score and categorizes impact from 'Somehow fine' to 'Absolutely F***ed' based on percentage increases. Analysis of more than 46,000 pubs across England and Wales finds nearly 80% facing increases and 11% in the most severe tiers. Business-rate rises add to other sector pressures including rising wages, higher National Insurance, increased alcohol duty, and high energy costs. Several individual pubs face very large absolute and percentage hikes.
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