Louise Maclean from Signature Pubs expressed her concerns over diminishing profits, stating that changes in employment rules and potential tax hikes could lead to pubs charging exorbitant prices for traditional meals like fish and chips.
Maclean emphasized the challenges facing the hospitality sector, saying, 'It is going to be an absolute quagmire to navigate. Every time I open a newspaper, ministers appear to be kicking the industry, leaving me in utter disbelief.'
Sir Keir Starmer commented on the upcoming budget's difficulties, stating it will be tough to address the dire public finances and hinting at potential tax increases.
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