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UK Launches £3 State-Funded Restaurants, Faces Backlash

7/11/2025

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The UK government is launching a bold initiative in Nottingham and Dundee, trialling state-funded restaurants that serve nutritious meals for just £3, fueled by £1.5 million in taxpayer money. However, this plan has sparked backlash from UKHospitality, which argues that support should focus on struggling private eateries. Additionally, worries loom over possible regulations aimed at reducing calories in larger chains.

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Story summary

The UK government is launching a bold initiative in Nottingham and Dundee, trialling state-funded restaurants that serve nutritious meals for just £3, fueled by £1.5 million in taxpayer money. However, this plan has sparked backlash from UKHospitality, which argues that support should focus on struggling private eateries. Additionally, worries loom over possible regulations aimed at reducing calories in larger chains.