McDonald's are experiencing supply chain issues, like many retailers in Britain. \ Ferdia Mooney
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Milkshakes are off the menu at McDonald’s in England, Scotland and Wales due to a shortage of lorry drivers and COVID-19.
The fast-food chain has also been left without some bottled drinks across its 1,250 outlets in Britain.
Supply chain issues caused by a shortage of lorry drivers due to post-Brexit immigration rules and COVID-19 isolation guidelines have not helped the situation.
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Some companies have offered bonuses and sign-on fees to recruit new drivers
Logistics organisations in Britain have warned of a shortage of labourers as workers take summer holidays. Some companies have offered bonuses and sign-on fees to recruit new drivers.
Milkshake supply to Ireland and Northern Ireland has not been affected.
Irish supply
A spokesperson for McDonald’s said: “As I am aware currently our supply of milkshakes is fine in Ireland.
“Like most retailers, we are currently experiencing some supply chain issues, impacting the availability of a small number of products.
“We are working hard to return these items to the menu.”
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Milkshakes are off the menu at McDonald’s in England, Scotland and Wales due to a shortage of lorry drivers and COVID-19.
The fast-food chain has also been left without some bottled drinks across its 1,250 outlets in Britain.
Supply chain issues caused by a shortage of lorry drivers due to post-Brexit immigration rules and COVID-19 isolation guidelines have not helped the situation.
Some companies have offered bonuses and sign-on fees to recruit new drivers
Logistics organisations in Britain have warned of a shortage of labourers as workers take summer holidays. Some companies have offered bonuses and sign-on fees to recruit new drivers.
Milkshake supply to Ireland and Northern Ireland has not been affected.
Irish supply
A spokesperson for McDonald’s said: “As I am aware currently our supply of milkshakes is fine in Ireland.
“Like most retailers, we are currently experiencing some supply chain issues, impacting the availability of a small number of products.
“We are working hard to return these items to the menu.”
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