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Would you pay a ‘carbon free’ fee in restaurants?

Should restaurants and shops be adding a ‘carbon free’ fee to bills? A London restaurant has spar...

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11.24 6 Aug 2025


Would you pay a ‘carbon free’ fee in restaurants?


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11.24 6 Aug 2025


Should restaurants and shops be adding a ‘carbon free’ fee to bills?

A London restaurant has sparked outrage by adding the extra charge to diners' bills.

One customer who visited The Pig And Butcher in Islington, UK highlighted a discretionary £1.23 'carbon free' fee that had been added to the total price of their meal.

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.


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