A 138-year-old family-run bakery has revealed it is on the brink of collapse - following a fire at their factory and soaring costs as inflation hit an 18-month high.
Roberts Bakery, based in Cheshire, is battling to save 250 jobs at risk as it prepares to appoint administrators.
The chain admitted to facing 'an exceptionally difficult period' after a blaze at its Norwich factory in 2023 which caused the loss of two thirds of bread production capacity for more than a year.
It also pointed the finger at unprecedented inflation under Labour as rising energy and ingredient costs has crippled the firm.
Despite making 2million loaves of bread per week, Roberts Bakery's sales have fallen by £20million in just a year, giving a turnover of £76million in 2024.
