Hospitality businesses in Wales have warned they face an uncertain future as a result of soaring costs and staff shortages. Rising costs of raw ingredients, supply issues, and staffing problems are hitting cafes, bars, and restaurants around Wales and some have warned they may be forced to take drastic measures or even face closure.
After the coronavirus pandemic which resulted in businesses being closed for months on end, forced to abandon their busy Christmas season, and in need of thousands of pounds in support from Welsh Government and local councils the latest uncertainty is a blow for those who managed to stay afloat in the past two years.
Earlier this week popular Catalan café and deli La Cuina in Canton, Cardiff, announced it would be closing after a decade in business citing Brexit's impact on importing ingredients and getting staff. It's a story familiar to many businesses in Wales grappling with staffing shortages, soaring energy costs, and issues with sourcing affordable produce.
