The number of UK restaurants, pubs and bars falls by 2.5% in 12 months
New report reveals rate of closures nearly doubled in last three months alone
Over 20,000 business rate appeals in hospitality sector outstanding from 2010 rises
Businesses could face another two years wait for conclusion to appeals
New report: ‘local authorities sitting on money’ earmarked for pubs
£300 million business rates relief fund not getting through, says ALMR