Niche job losses in microbrewing
Funding agencies not keen on bankrolling alcohol-related businesses
11 May 2025 - 00:00
Five microbrewers shut down in April, hit by a lack of funding, high excise duties, intense competition and the prevalence of illicit trading — resulting in hundreds of job losses in this niche sector...
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