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'We expect to see thousands of shops go out of business': UK fish and chips sellers raise prices, test alternatives to fight inflation

The UK fish and chip industry is up against the worst crisis in its 160-year history, amid soaring prices for a seemingly endless list of raw materials and inputs.

Although business owners are facing rising costs for most everything fish is the headline item, the National Federation of Fish Fryers trade body says.
Although business owners are facing rising costs for most everything fish is the headline item, the National Federation of Fish Fryers trade body says.Photo: Jeff Gilbert
Fish and ChipsAndrew CrookAtlantic codHake
Published 9 June 2022, 06:00Updated 15 July 2022, 16:11