People are craving comfort. Amid what can feel like a state of constant crisis – a layering of traumatic societal events – it can sometimes seem like we’ve lost a sense of scale and cohesion. In the face of this, the desire to retreat into nostalgia is more seductive than ever.

A survey has found that the British tradition of tea and biscuits is at risk, with young people preferring snacks such as granola and samosas. The results demonstrate how culinary habits are shifting as people embrace international palates and rethink what constitutes a 'meal'.

A survey has shown that Britons are open to trying more unusual, non-traditional breakfasts. The findings arrive at a time when people are changing traditional conventions around eating, looking for ways to treat themselves and indulge rather than stick to food they perceive to be boring.

Caffs Not Cafes celebrates London’s caff culture, which has dwindled amid socioeconomic pressures and shifts in eating patterns. Through an emphasis on community, comfort eating, and nostalgia, founder Isaac Rangaswami aims to encourage a new demographic to embrace these historic institutions.

From restaurant closures and the growing convenience of food delivery apps, the UK high street has suffered and many businesses have shuttered as a result. Wimpy, a fast-food chain founded in 1954, has navigated pandemic uncertainty and is reigniting people's love for nostalgic dining.