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Tom Kerridge: I don’t know why anyone would open a pub or restaurant any more

Many pubs, restaurants and hotel companies will see their costs increase significantly this month. Alex Ross spoke to celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and others in the business as fears grows over the future for the industry, and what it provides

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Tom Kerridge: I don’t know why anyone would open a pub or restaurant any moreMany pubs, restaurants and hotel companies will see their costs increase significantly this month. Alex Ross spoke to celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and others in the business as fears grows over the future for the industry, and what it provides
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