Astronomical amounts of food are being binned by restaurants and pubs because of the substantial meal rule -with scotch eggs and even OYSTERS going to waste
Pubs in Tier 2 areas say that they are struggling to deal with a rise in food waste
Leftovers are difficult to donate to food waste charities because of safety rules
The Prince Albert pub in Stroud said food waste was awful at Christmas time
Gary Murphy of Ye Olde Mitre in High Barnet is worried for customers health
Dorset pub owner Lee Worsley said food waste comes amid school meal pledge