Tom Kerridge: I don’t know why anyone would open a pub or restaurant anymore
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge warns that quality British cuisine is at risk due to pubs and restaurants struggling with increased business rates and employment costs, with at least three closing every day. Kerridge's own business empire is barely making money, and he is calling on the Labour government to take action.
Tom Kerridge's business empire is struggling to stay afloat as pubs and restaurants face increased business rates and employment costs. At least three pubs and restaurants are closing every day, with 305 closures recorded between January and March. Kerridge's five pubs and restaurants will see business rates increase by 100 per cent to £500,000 this month. The celebrity chef has called on the Labour government to do more to support the industry, including reducing VAT. Kerridge has met with business minister Peter Kyle and is pushing for change. The industry is facing 'absolutely huge' challenges, including business rates, food inflation, and utility bills, which are eroding passion and people-driven businesses.
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