McDonald's has run out of milkshakes at all its restaurants as burger chain is hit by supply issues
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The burger chain has also been left without bottled drinks across its 1,250 outlets in England, Scotland and Wales.
A spokesman reportedly said the group is suffering supply chain issues, but is “working hard to return these items to the menu”.
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Hide AdIt blamed staffing shortages at suppliers and a reduced number of lorry drivers.
Rival KFC also warned recently that supply chain issues meant it was unable to stock some menu items.
Firms across a raft of sectors in the UK have been battling with a supply chain crisis due to a shortage of lorry drivers following post-Brexit EU immigration rules, Covid-19 restrictions and self-isolation rules.
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Hide AdThe supply pressures have also been affecting supermarkets in recent weeks, while manufacturers have reported sharp increases in the prices of raw materials.
Business groups representing the retail and transport sectors have been calling for the Government to review plans not to grant temporary work visas to drivers from the EU.
McDonald’s was not immediately available for comment.
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