News · 27 August 2026
Study finds seagulls steal £171 million of food from Britons each year
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New research estimates that Britons collectively lose about £171 million worth of food annually due to seagulls. A Compare the Market survey revealed that 71% of adults in the UK have experienced a gull stealing or attempting to steal their food. Fish and chips were the most common target, with 72% of those surveyed reporting a chippy tea theft.
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