Keir Starmer in fast-track bid to cut 'red tape' for pubs

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2025-10-09

London (PA Media/dpa) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fronting a fast-track bid to cut "red tape" thought to be making it hard for pubs to host live music and food pop-ups. Starmer said pubs are "the beating heart" of communities in the UK, after the government launched a four-week "blitz" survey of landlords, customers and neighbours. It is understood the exercise could lead to a bonfire of old licensing rules, amid fears some historic......

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