The British food scene was booming. Why has it suddenly gone bust?

Once mocked internationally, the UK became a gastronomic hotspot in recent decades – London was hailed as the foodie capital of the world. Now many Michelin-starred restaurants have closed and the rot is spreading It’s 9am on a weekday morning and although I’ve just finished my porridge, the che...

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jun/09/booming-british-food-scene-has-suddenly-gone-bust)