A PUB has been forced to leave a note telling punters it’s closing down as the owners can’t afford to pay their energy bills.
Co-owners Gemma Williams and Anthony Gillham made the ‘difficult’ decision to shut The New Malton Pub in North Yorkshire.
Gemma said: “Obviously it was a very difficult decision, not one that was made lightly.
“We had been discussing between ourselves for months that it might be necessary and ultimately we made the decision because energy companies are trying to make us commit to longer contracts than we would like at a high rate, and because of what feels like a complete lack of action from the government.”
A note was posted in the window of the pub to inform customers that the pub had been closed.