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Treasury ignores cider industry concerns

Britain’s ’struggling’ cider market will face further pressure next year after HM Treasury’s Alcohol Duty Review consultation response ’ignored’ industry concerns.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Treasury ignores cider industry concerns

Britain’s ‘struggling’ cider market will face further pressure next year after HM Treasury’s Alcohol Duty Review consultation response ‘ignored’ industry concerns, Mark Hopper, public affairs director...

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