'I don't want to buy a £4 coffee just so I can use the loo'

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Should cafés let people who don't buy anything use their toilets?

Some even say no to people with medical conditions, says Ellen, 27."My dad's had a kidney transplant and we went in somewhere, explained that, and they still said no.

But it was a disaster, says owner Jason Bright, as homeless people would lock themselves in there for long periods of time."They'd fall asleep in there or take drugs.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Public Toilets People Coffee Says Customer Toilet Authorities Shops Local

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Published On: 2025-01-26 @ 00:38:53 (2 days ago)

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