Britain’s Butchers Continue to Disappear

Independent butchers and local abattoirs continue to disappear across Britain, with closures reshaping the meat supply chain. Rising costs, regulation and supermarket dominance are accelerating the trend, prompting concerns over skills, animal welfare and long-term food resilience.

Industry voices are calling for more proportionate regulation and targeted support to protect local capacity.

Source article: Daily Mail | 26 December 2025