Middle East war hitting UK’s fish and chip shopsAFP, LONDONBefore war erupted in the Middle East, fisherman Peter Bruce spent about ￡5,000 (US$6,610) on diesel to trawl the North Sea for haddock and cod, the main species used in fish and chips. A chef poses with a plate of fish and chips at Poppies fish and chip restaurant in east London on Jan. 26, 2015. The classic recipe for fish and chips — white fish deep-fried in batter, chips and mushy peas, often with tartar sauce on the side — dates back to the 1860s. Fish and chip shops usually serve nothing else and most are takeout. “We’ve got extremely high fish prices, we’ve got energy prices; wages go up continually,” he said.

Source: Taipei Times April 05, 2026 17:45 UTC