More than half of the UK's fish and chip shops could face closure by 2025 due to spiralling costs, according to recent concerns raised by those in the industry.
With June 2 marking National Fish & Chip Day, fans of the British classic have been urged to show their support for their local chippy while they still can. Price hikes on fish, oil, potatoes and energy are leaving many owners struggling to stay afloat, and it's predicted that the 10,500 shops across the country could be down to just 5,000 within the next two years.
Vinegar firm Sarson's expressed fears for the future of fish and chips, suggesting that Brits get two more chippy takeaways each year in a bid to save the industry. Chippies first appeared in the UK in the 1860s, and by 1930 there were 35,000 – more than triple today's number, The Mirror reports.
