14 businesses CLOSED amid cost-of-living crisis in and around the Glasgow area in October

This month we reported 14 business closures in and around the city with many of them blaming rising energy costs on the decision to close.

Businesses are also struggling to meet inflation and rising food costs and sadly many have not survived the current economic climate.

Wild Flours on Duke Street

The cafe, which specialised in gluten-free produce, was forced to close after six months as rising costs forced the 'difficult decision'.

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No 2 Montgomery in East Kilbride

The team at this popular eatery made the decision to close as trading became 'unsustainable' with inflation and rising energy bills.

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Guid Egg on Elderslie Street

The team behind Five March announced they were 'extremely sad' about having to close their newest venture due to the cost-of-living crisis.

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Bauhaus on Dumbarton Road

The closure of Bauhaus in Partick surprised local residents as they ceased trading after two years without notice.

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Blue Arrow Jazz Club on Sauchiehall Street

The popular city centre bar and live music venue closed due to hard times, upsetting a number of jazz fans in Glasgow.

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Wheat on Govan Road

The popular brunch spot announced the closure on social media with a 'very heavy heart'.

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Beat 6 in Dennistoun

Beat 6, a restaurant opened by Nico Simeone for the Beatson Cancer Charity announced the location would be closing on October 16 but hoped to open a new location next year.

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Rawnchy in Dennistoun

The raw vegan cake shop and cafe will close after a 'six-year journey' after the owner went through various personal life changes including getting married.

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Meat in the Middle Paisley

The Paisley restaurant announced it was 'with deep sadness' that it was closing, and said that they had no 'help to aid its survival'.

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Kip Chippie in Inverkip

Kip Chippy, run by the Demelas family, closed its doors for good after five years.

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My Kitchen on Gourock's Kempock Place

The restaurant, which had been open for six years and won countless awards, was forced to close as soaring energy bills reached £20,000.

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Frankie's on Braidholm Road

This local convenience store was forced to close after major works carried out by Scottish Water caused him to lose the majority of his passing trade.

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Natwest in Glasgow

Natwest announced the closure of its Glasgow branch as the latest move in its transition to online banking.

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Nuffield Health closes jacuzzis

This major gym announced that while facilities would stay open, Nuffield Health would stop running their spa pools to meet rising energy costs.

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