Smiths Butchers in Middlesborough enters liquidation citing unsustainable rising costs
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Olivia Beeson
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Smiths Butchers Limited, a popular butcher shop in Middlesborough, UK, has gone into liquidation and closed its doors as of June 6, 2026, with liquidators appointed on July 2, 2026. The small business cited rising costs and an inability to provide meat at 'reasonable prices' as the primary reasons for its closure. The announcement, shared via a heartfelt Facebook post, has left local customers 'devastated'. The case highlights the ongoing struggles faced by small food businesses in the UK due to inflationary pressures and unsustainable operating costs.
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· 2 pulledThis isn't an easy write in any shape or form. I opened Smiths
The popular UK butcher has plunged into liquidation after struggling to provide meat at 'reasonable prices' for customer, leaving locals 'devastated' after its closure
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