Takeaway delivery experts have predicted that there could be a potential nationwide kebab shortage today on what is being branded the “busiest takeaway day” of the year.
As the UK enjoys the last bank holiday of the summer, the iconic takeaway kebab seems to be at the forefront of people’s minds.
Bank Holiday Monday is particularly known to see Doner-mad Brits flock to get their favourite takeaway meals, with a huge upsurge in kebab sales on this day every year, and according to data from food delivery experts Foodhub, Doner Kebabs are one of the most ordered takeaway foods on this day.
This has thus lead the takeaway food app and online takeaway delivery platform to predict a nationwide shortage of kebabs.
Last year kebab sales doubled on Bank Holiday and, if that pattern is followed this year, many takeaway restaurants may run out of Doner meat well before the day is over.
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It seems that kebabs aren’t the only popular takeaway food over the bank holiday though. While Fish ‘n’ Chips orders are always a hugely popular option, it appears that the traditional British dish has been taken over on Bank Holiday Monday by the humble curry, with Foodhub sales data revealing that alongside kebabs, Indian takeaways double in demand during bank holiday and make up a staggering 14% of all overall orders placed.
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However, it looks like customers don’t have as much of a sweet tooth when feasting on the national holiday, as dessert orders see a dip in demand with people favouring savoury dishes as their bank holiday treat.
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Wil Chung – spokesperson for Foodhub – said: “Bank Holiday Monday is always a busy time for the takeaway sector, as people sit back and relax after a busy weekend. It’s interesting to see the sales figures and see what dishes our customers turn to on this national day.
“As summer is drawing to a close and the nights turn darker, it’s no surprise that people are choosing to indulge in a kebab – the original takeaway food.”
When it’s not a Bank Holiday, Pizza has become the nation’s favourite food, taking the top spot alongside fish & chips and fried chicken.
Top 10 Food Items Ordered over the Bank Holiday
Doner Kebab
Pizza
Chicken Wings
Fish & Chips
Chicken Burger
Sausage & Chips
Chips
Chicken Tikka Masala
Battered sausage
Chilli chips
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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
31st August 2020 
