Curry. Nothing like it. It’s long been a staple of British life.
There are 12,000 curry houses in the UK, found in spots such as Manchester’s Curry Mile and Birmingham’s Balti Triangle. London’s Brick Lane is home to 23. And they are under threat.
The cost of living crisis – hitting everyone and everywhere so hard – means the beloved venues are closing at the rate of one a day. Rising prices for basic ingredients coupled with people not being able to afford to eat out is creating the perfect storm.
