Business & Technology
Pricing row as Deliveroo and Oxford fish and chip shop part
Harrison’s Fish & Chips in Elms Parade, Botley, announced earlier this week that it would no longer be partnering with the UK delivery service.
In a post on social media, a spokesperson said: “Please note due to Deliveroo price controlling what we charge we will no longer be offering delivery with them.
“You can still order via Uber Eats but we would always recommend coming in store.”
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Deliveroo declined to comment on the situation, while Ryan Harrison at the chip shop explained that the dispute between the two was due to the ‘Fair Value’ scheme.
Shops and restaurants the delivery service deem fair value are given priority listings on the platform according to Mr Harrison.
Harrison’s Fish & Chips (Image: Ryan Harrison)
He added: “Unfortunately, as a small independent business, Deliveroo charge us 35 per cent plus VAT on every order.
“This simply isn’t a cost that small businesses like ours can absorb, so we increased our Deliveroo prices to reflect the commission being charged.
“This meant customers had the choice of either ordering through Deliveroo and covering those additional costs, or visiting us in store for our standard prices.”
A deliveroo rider (Image: Shahnoor Abbas)
Following this Deliveroo said that the fish and chip shop would have to reduce its prices in order to remain within system requirements.
“After considering this as a business,” Mr Harrison added, “we decided it was best for us to come off the platform altogether”.
This comes after a positive few months for Harrison’s Fish & Chips during which they won the Menu Innovation prize at the National Fish and Chip Awards.
Ryan Harrison of Harrison’s Fish & Chips (Image: Harrisons Fish and Chips)
Harrison’s was also in the running for the best takeaway in the country prize but lost out to The Scrap Box in York.
The chip shop is now looking ahead to June 5, National Fish and Chip Day, when they are set to offer a special deal for primary school aged children.
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Mr Harrison said: “June 5 marks National Fish and Chip Day and, as a way of giving back, we will be offering children’s Fish Goujon Meals for just £1 to all primary school aged children who come into the shop and order.
“We’re hoping to encourage a younger generation to fall in love with fish and chips and show that, compared to many other takeaway options, fish and chips can be a fantastic source of protein and part of a healthy, balanced diet.”
The shop has an average rating of 4.6 out of five based on almost 250 Google Reviews.
Business & Technology
Rosa’s Thai is giving away 4000 free Pad Thais to students
Celebrating both GCSE and A-Level Results Days, the chain will offer the popular dish to students who buy one of its bubble teas.
The free offer is available at all 42 Rosa’s Thai restaurants across England and Wales.
To avail of the free noodles, students need to register on Rosa’s Thai website for a unique code, which they should present at the restaurant together with a copy of their results.
Rosa’s Thai has a new range of bubble tea flavours, including Ube-Taro, Matcha-Coconut, Mango Sticky Rice, and Milo Chocolate Milk, as well as favourites like Home-brewed Thai Tea with Tapioca, and Lychee Mango with mango boba.
Students can sign up for their free Pad Thai at rosasthai.com/result-day-free-pad-thai and find their nearest restaurant at rosasthai.com/locations.
Business & Technology
Historic coin company enters administration after 20 years
The London Mint Office, which distributes commemorative coins and medals, appointed administrators on July 31 after 20 years in business.
The company’s website now displays a message confirming the appointment of Michael Magnay and Jonny Marston of Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP as joint administrators.
A spokesman for Alvarez and Marsal said: “On July 31 2026, Michael Magnay and Jonny Marston of Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP were appointed as Joint Administrators of The London Mint Office Limited in administration (the “Company”).
“Regrettably, the Company’s liquidity challenges have led to a number of immediate redundancies. We are supporting the affected employees through the redundancy process.
What Happens When a Company Goes Into Administration?
“The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability.”
The announcement confirms that it is no longer possible to purchase coins or medals through the company’s website.
The London Mint Office operates a distribution centre in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, where it employs a significant number of people.
Administration is a formal insolvency process triggered when a business cannot meet its financial obligations.
An insolvency practitioner is appointed to manage the company’s affairs and may attempt to restructure the business or sell off assets to repay creditors.
What happens when a company goes into Liquidation?
Founded in 2006, The London Mint Office describes itself as “one of the UK’s most trusted suppliers of historic, commemorative, and collector coins.”
It is part of Samlerhuset AS, a Norwegian company based near Oslo and one of Europe’s largest distributors of commemorative coins and medals.
Samlerhuset’s website states that it offers “provide a wide range of coins from ancient to modern, originating from virtually every country in the world.”
The London Mint Office has advised anyone with an interest in the company’s assets to contact the administrators at INS_THLMOL@alvarezandmarsal.com.
Business & Technology
Warning of new rules for Aldi and Lidl after watchdog review
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally decided that both discounters should be added to the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010, which currently applies to Asda, Co-op, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose.
This order is designed to prevent large grocery retailers from using land agreements to block competitors from opening nearby stores, often through restrictive covenants or exclusivity terms.
Juliette Enser, executive director of competition enforcement and markets at the CMA, said: “We want everyone to have the best choice of supermarket and range of prices when buying their groceries.
“To ensure this happens, we put rules in place to prevent big supermarket chains blocking rival stores from opening nearby – and now we propose applying those rules to Aldi and Lidl too.
“This is about allowing shoppers to choose where they spend their money and levelling the playing field for all major supermarkets.
“Today’s proposals are provisional and we welcome views before deciding the best way forward.”
The CMA’s review found that Aldi, Lidl GB, and Lidl NI now meet the criteria of ‘Large Grocery Retailers’ (LGRs) due to their store footprint, nationwide presence, procurement model, and the breadth of their grocery range.
Aldi and Lidl were originally excluded from the 2010 order as ‘limited assortment discounters’, offering a smaller selection of products compared to traditional supermarkets.
However, the CMA’s provisional findings indicate that this is no longer the case.
All three now operate large grocery stores, each with more than 1,000 square metres of shop floor space, and offer a full range of products, though with less category choice than some competitors.
They also purchase goods directly from suppliers through integrated wholesaling.
With the UK grocery market estimated to be worth £215 billion, Aldi and Lidl are now ranked among the top five retailers by market share.
The CMA is seeking feedback from stakeholders before reaching a final decision.
Aldi and Lidl could join the other supermarket chains later this year.
The CMA is inviting views until 5pm on Monday, September 7, 2026, and will issue its final decision in the autumn after reviewing responses.
If the discounters are included under the order, they will be prevented from using land agreements to limit competition from other supermarket chains.
The CMA aims to ensure competition across the grocery sector to give shoppers more choice and competitive pricing by removing obstacles to new store openings.
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