Many popular bars, cafes, fish and chip shops and restaurants have been forced to close their doors due to spiralling costs. Here are some The Yorkshire Post has reported on in the first half of this year:
5. Skircoat Green Fish Bar in Halifax
Yorkshire fish and chip shop closing after 40 years in the same family due to rising costs Photo: Google
6. Chophaus Leeds
The restaurant, next to Oakwood Clock and close to Roundhay Park, issued a brief statement on their website and social media accounts and bookings are no longer being taken Photo: NW
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Kendall's Jewellers, Wetherby: Yorkshire jewellers held a closing down sale just five years after opening Photo: Kendall's Jewellers, Wetherby
8. The Halfway House Leeds
Pudsey pub The Halfway House closed in June after 19 months of new ownership. New owners were brought in after the closure. Photo: Google