Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week - but the dream might be over

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Home bakers operating small "cake sheds", roadside cupboards selling homemade goods, have built profitable micro-businesses earning £1,000 weekly in some cases. The quirky ventures captured public affection during the pandemic as an alternative to traditional retail. Now local councils are scrutinizing these operations, raising questions about food safety regulations, planning permission, and whether the trend can survive increased oversight. What started as a charming workaround to lockdown restrictions faces potential restrictions that could reshape the cottage food industry.