Brewery boss welcomes rates relief but fears minimum wage rise
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 15:25 · Archive
Paul Sullivan, chief executive of Woodforde's Brewery in Norfolk, welcomed a doubling of business rates relief for pubs but warned that minimum wage increases will harm small hospitality businesses.
Paul Sullivan, chief executive of Woodforde's Brewery in Woodbastwick, Norfolk's largest brewery, welcomed business rates relief for pubs announced in the Budget. The rates discount will increase from 15 per cent to 35 per cent from April next year. He said the relief will help support the county's struggling pubs, which are 'our lifeblood as customers and essential to the community'.
The Chancellor also announced a £10 million-a-year support package for small alcohol producers, which the Treasury says will benefit more than 2,000 brewers. Mr Sullivan said this will be 'helpful in a small way' for some of Woodforde's products and allow the business to invest more.
However, Mr Sullivan warned that increases to the minimum wage will have a 'negative' impact on small hospitality businesses. He acknowledged that workers will benefit from higher pay, but said the rise 'poses a risk' to smaller businesses such as pubs and hospitality firms already facing high employment costs.
How it is being reported
- Brewery boss welcomes Budget rates relief but warns minimum wage rise will cost firmsPaul Sullivan, chief executive of Norfolk's largest brewery Woodforde’s, warned increases to the minimum wage will cost small firms.Norwich Evening News · 29 Oct, 15:00
- Brewery boss welcomes Budget rates relief but warns minimum wage rise will cost firmsPaul Sullivan, chief executive of Norfolk's largest brewery Woodforde’s, warned increases to the minimum wage will cost small firms.Eastern Daily Press · 29 Oct, 15:00
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