UK swimming pools may close due to debt and energy crisis, writes Financial Times.
According to Swim England, one of the largest operators in the industry, about half of the 4,000 swimming pools in the UK will close by 2030 due to wear and tear of infrastructure and impractical repairs.
Increasing electricity prices have been added to the list of problems.
“The number of indoor pools is likely to increase strongly, as debt has accumulated post-pandemic and energy prices have risen 100-150% since 2019,” said Jane Nickerson, CEO of Swim England.
Previously, UK residents not ready To a sharp increase in food prices, which is predicted due to cuts in grain supply due to the crisis in Ukraine.
According to the publication, the UK provides 60% of its food needs, but this figure drops to 40% during the winter months.
Source: Gazeta
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