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Will the cost of cider rise?

Will the cost of cider rise?

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Jim C..

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The controversial cider tax has been scrapped in the last-minute scramble to rush key legislation through before Parliament is dissolved next week. The increase on cider has been reversed after ministers ran out of time to introduce the legislation before the general election. The levy was among three taxes in the Finance Bill to be [...]

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Pubs still calling time, but not so quickly

Pubs still calling time, but not so quickly

Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by Jim C..

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It would be an exaggeration to say the pub trade has been restored to full health – but recently the numbers of pubs closing has slowed down. The figures from the British Beer and pub association (BBPA) shows that 39 boozers are shutting each week. That’s down from 52 a week at the height of [...]

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A publicans wishlist for 2010

A publicans wishlist for 2010

Posted on 06. Jan, 2010 by Jim C..

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As you may know, part of our committment at Real Cider is to support UK pubs. Because without them we would not be able to enjoy some of our finest tipples across the country, in our favourite cities, towns and villages. It’s not just me who thinks this, a new poll shows 8 in 10 [...]

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