An announcement on the Clifford Chance intranet page “London Today” explained: “There will be an annual price rise in the restaurant, Deli, Budgie [bar] and vending machines of 6 per cent. The price of food served in the restaurant in the evenings will now be the same as during the day. These changes are against a background of rising food prices.”

A senior Clifford Chance partner said: “The restaurant is not a profit centre. Whilst I regret that we have to increase these costs, the firm still continues to subsidise food to the tune of several million pounds.”

A spokesperson for Clifford Chance reportedly said: “Following the firm’s annual review of its catering services we have made some small changes. Overall, our aim has been to maintain our provision of 24 hour availability of a good choice of high quality, good value, food and beverages for our employees."

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