Britain's seaside could be cast into darkness if its arcades and piers are not saved from the 'out-of-control' cost of living crisis which is wrecking the industry, insiders have warned.
Amusement bosses and representatives have sounded the alarm about the massive impact energy price rises are having on a sector that had just begun recovering from the coronavirus lockdowns.
Although the government announced some support today, its lack of specifics has been criticised for being too vague and its implementation too late after months of rises have hit firms unprotected by consumer price caps.