The owner has warned more businesses will follow unless the government intervenes
The owner of a vegan cafe has called on the government to bring inDave Gray has run the Plant Cafe and Bar in Sadler Gate, Derby, for three years but said it would close in October.The government has been contacted for a comment.
Mr Gray said he was closing due to pressure from the cost of living and energy crisis, plus the after-effects of Covid."It's been a struggle," he said."We have 10 staff and I have given them a lot of notice, just to give them the opportunity to find other jobs." Mr Gray, who started the business after working in hospitality since he was a teenager, said his electricity bills were rising from 17.3p per kWh to £1.50 for electricity, and 3.58p per kWh to 38p per kWh with gas.Mr Gray said he felt the government was not interested in supporting businesses"We were receiving help from the government during lockdown. This is way worse and we've got nothing."It's disheartening.
"Until the government step in and do something about it, there will be a lot more businesses folding."
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