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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

Wetherspoon’s boss tells Government to ‘refrain’ from tax hikes as profits dip

The hospitality firm reported a 5.2% jump in total sales for the year (Victoria Jones/PA) - (PA Wire)

The boss of JD Wetherspoon, Tim Martin, has urged the Government to “refrain” from more tax hikes as the pub group announced weaker profits.

Profits slid by more than a quarter after it was hit by a jump in costs, including higher wages and property taxes.

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