Fish and chip shops battered by soaring costs and freak weather
by Jamie Doward from on (#3PGMG)
Brexit, online delivery services and bans on plastic threaten Britain's national dish
Anyone wanting to understand the economic problems facing Britain in the early 21st century need only consider its national dish.
Chippies are confronting a long list of issues that threaten to send the price of their product rocketing as the holiday season approaches. Brexit, the popularity of online delivery services, freakish weather and concerns about the pollution caused by plastic are all putting pressure on the nation's 10,500 fish and chip shops.
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