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Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.
July 23, 2026Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".
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Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef
Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough For Michelin-starred chef Alex Claridge, running an independent restaurant has become a difficult task.
bbc.co.uk•July 23, 2026
Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
A "much-loved" music festival has been cancelled due to reduced ticket sales, rising costs and financial pressures, its organisers have said. The Red Rooster festival was due to take place 28–30 May
bbc.com•April 23, 2026