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Fish and chip shops battered by rising costs
Fish and chips is one of Britain's most beloved dishes - but rising prices are threatening its future. North Yorkshire shop owners tell of the squeeze as they strive to keep serving up the teatime treat. The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), the official body representing chippies, has reported that more than 70% of members are worried about their prospects. David Miller, owner of Millers Fish & Chips in Haxby, York, said the increasing cost of fish and other business expenses meant the future "wasn't looking as rosy as it was, but we'll get through it". A Treasury spokesperson said it was a "pro-business government" that understood "the vital importance" of chip shops to local communities and the wider economy. Mr Miller said he had noticed a sharp increase in fish prices after the cost of his usual order of 17 boxes a week rose significantly compared with last year. He attributed this to a combination of environmental and political factors, including a smaller fishing corridor and limits to the volume of fish that can be caught. Shops were caught in a "vicious circle" of trying to purchase less expensive fish while pushing prices up, according to Mr Miller. "Cod has certainly gone through the roof, price-wise, so shops down south, or that are usually cod areas, are switching to haddock because it's cheaper fish," he said. "But that's putting a strain on haddock." He also blamed business rates and VAT for the squeeze faced by chip shops. "We've had a living wage increase which I'm all for, everyone should be paid for what they do, but that does have an ultimate effect on the end price. "It's a double-edged sword isn't it, people start cutting hours back or sending people home when it's not busy." He said in his experience owners were having to be "a bit smarter in the way you buy, and the way you run the business", by diversifying their offering. However, Mr Miller added that the UK traditionally associated fish and chips with either cod or haddock, and that the taste was "hard to beat". "To me, unfortunately there's nothing that beats deep-sea cod or haddock, there's not quite a taste like it. "Anything you put in as a substitute like hake isn't quite as good fried in batter. "In my opinion, from the 40 years I've been in business, it will never replace cod or haddock and that's the problem we've got." Adrian Fusco from the Quayside fish and chip shop in Whitby echoed the sentiment that a combination of factors was causing the industry to struggle. "It's cost after cost," he said. "We're doing everything we can to mitigate that. Unfortunately we've had to pass some of the cost onto customers but on the whole we've absorbed those ourselves." As a way to manage the burden on his business and to save money in other areas, he has invested in fryers that have a better energy efficiency to reduce bills. He said people saw fish and chips as an indulgence, which was one of the downsides of trying to cut costs by offering smaller portions. "Most people when they come to Whitby, they've decided on a treat - fish and chips are a treat, and they don't want anything to spoil that." NFFF president Andrew Crook said it was the "most difficult time for the fish and chip industry we've ever seen", and urged the government to engage with the hospitality sector. "We've seen cod prices more or less double in the last nine months," he said. "It's a real burden. I think people see [fish and chips] as a cheap meal but we've existed before minimum wage, before business rates and so all these things are coming into play and putting pressure on the business. " Mr Crook owns Skippers Fish & Chips, a small chain of shops started from his Lancashire-based family business. Due to rising costs, he has already had to close one site. He said reducing the tax burden would provide "more of a cushion" for businesses to pay for other industry price rises. "I'll keep going as long as I can because I love what I do, and I don't want the local community to lose the facility too," he said. "This was actually my parents' business, they started it 42 years ago and I've been here 26 years. I wouldn't like to leave it a failure." The Treasury said it was offering support "with business rates relief, capping corporation tax, and are protecting half of employers from the National Insurance rise - which is helping to fund the NHS". Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. More on this story Concern as fish prices 'escalating very quickly' 'The price of everything is sky high - even fish and chips' Related Internet Links National Federation of Fish Friers Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
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Gunston, Breust shine as Hawks dominate Demons
Best mates Jack Gunston and Luke Breust have shone at a wet MCG as Hawthorn shored up their AFL finals spot with an easy win over Melbourne. Gunston kicked seven goals, adding to his All-Australian claims at the age of 33, and now has a career-best haul of 59 for the season as the Hawks dominated from the start in Saturday's twilight game at the MCG, winning 13.14 (92) to 8.8 (56). Gunston's 7.4 equalled his career-best game, also this season, in round 15 against North Melbourne. At 33 years of age, Jack Gunston kicks his 59th goal for the season 🙌That's the most goals he's ever kicked in a single campaign 👀#AFLHawksDees — AFL (@AFL) August 16, 2025 The Hawks will now head to the Gabba next Sunday for a massive game against reigning premiers Brisbane, one of the round-24 clashes that will have a big say in where the top-eight teams finish. Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell had pumped up Saturday's clash with the Dees as a danger game, noting Melbourne had not been awful over the past month, despite the sacking of coach Simon Goodwin. But the game was effectively over at quarter-time after the Hawks booted five goals to one. Gunston put through two of them as he tormented Melbourne's 250-game key defender Steven May. With the game in their keeping, Breust was brought on as the sub early in the third term, two days after he announced he would retire at the end of this season. As is customary for the much-loved small forward, Hawks fans greeted him with resounding "boos". Those were amplified when he kicked a goal midway through the third, with teammates coming from everywhere as if it was the first goal of his career, not the 553rd. Gunston should have been even more prolific - the sharpshooter missed a couple of gettable shots in the first half. Another goal in the final term was overruled on review as hitting the post. He then put through his seventh goal and briefly left the field, before coming on for the end of the game Other than the veneration of Hawthorn's two three-time premiership forwards, Dylan Moore racked up a game-high 32 disposals and kicked two goals, while utility Jarman Impey was also excellent. By contrast, Melbourne were in danger of their lowest score this season before they kicked the last three goals of the game. It would have been much worse but for captain Max Gawn constantly dropping back to plug holes in defence. Gawn, headed towards another All-Australian nod, had an even ruck duel with the in-form Lloyd Meek, while midfielders Clayton Oliver and Tom Sparrow also impressed for the Demons. Jake Melksham, one of few Melbourne forwards to enjoy consistent form this season, surprisingly started the game as the sub.
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William and Kate moving to new home in Windsor
The Prince and Princess of Wales are to move into a new home in Windsor. William and Kate are moving to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, with their children George, Charlotte and Louis. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: 'The Wales family will move house later this year.' According to The Sun, the royal couple are paying for the property and renovations themselves, avoiding any extra cost to the taxpayer. The paper reported that work has already started on minor renovation at the Grade II-listed property. The move will be a short one from their current main home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and the children attend nearby Lambrook School. They also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London. As heir to the throne, William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than £1 billion, when his father became King. According to The Sun, Forest Lodge would be worth about £16 million on the open market. The freehold is owned by the King.
