Q uality British cusine is at risk of being taken off the menu as pubs and restaurants grapple with increased business rates and employment costs, Tom Kerridge has warned, as new figures revealed at least three are closing every day. Speaking to The Independent , the celebrity chef revealed even his famed business empire of eateries is barely making money in the current crisis as he laid bare the pressure faced by businesses, and called on the Labour government to do more. It comes as hotels, cafes, restaurants and pubs face paying higher business rates following chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to end relief brought in during the Covid pandemic. As first revealed by The Independent , the Treasury partially U-turned to provide a 15 per cent off rates for pubs and live music venues after huge backlash – but many claim it does not make up the increase, while the support also does not cover hotels and restaurants.…