Your favourite UK restaurant could soon disappear — one change might save it

Hundreds of restaurants have closed in the last year (Picture: Getty Images)

The UK’s hospitality industry is at breaking point.

Roughly 21 independent businesses have closed per week since March 2020, and many more restaurants, pubs, cafes, clubs, and hotels are at risk of going under.

In the last few months alone, London has lost dozens of beloved spots, including Tandoor Chop House, Da Maria, Club Mexicana, Caravel, Sophie’s Steakhouse, and Club Gascon, plus most of the Patty &...