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Coughlans Bakery Closes: Romesh Ranganathan 'Gutted' as 89-Year-Old Chain Enters Liquidation
Coughlans Bakery, an 89-year-old chain across southeast England and part-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation. Managing director Sean Coughlan blamed increased national insurance contributions, high business rates, fuel costs, and heatwaves for the closure. Ranganathan expressed being 'gutted' over the shutdown.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source