National Trust could be forced to ditch British favourite from menu due to job cuts | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNicole Wootton-CaneMonday 28 July 2025 15:03 BSTMary Berry settles debate on how to pronounce ‘scone’The National Trust is proposing to cut approximately 550 jobs, representing six per cent of its staff, as part of a plan to save £26m.The charity attributes the need for these savings to rising costs, including increases in employers’ National Insurance and the National Living Wage.As part of the cost-cutting measures, some National Trust cafes may cease baking scones on-site, with the beloved British treats potentially being shipped in from a central source.These changes to scone provision are expected to affect less than ten per cent of the charity's cafes, specifically smaller, less financially sustainable outlets.The National Trust stated that despite growing visitor numbers and donations, increasing costs are outstripping this growth, necessitating measures to ensure long-term financial sustainability.In fullHomemade scones in peril at National Trust cafes as job cuts loomThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in