In addition to the prospect of World War Three, 2026 has seen global oil shortages and mass flight cancellations. But there’s one shortage which has hit me and other office workers a little harder than any of those.

Pret A Manger’s “jambon beurre” sandwich, a small French–style “losange” bread roll with butter, ham and cornichons inside, has disappeared from most of the chain’s shelves in recent weeks.

Like many, I pop into Pret when I’m in a hurry – on my work lunch break, on my way to the pub or a tennis match – because it has healthy, on-the-go food that is only mildly overpriced. Pret A Manger has become a utility of sorts for commuters. And the jambon beurre its trademark offering.

Pret has........

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