Sales rise for St Austell Brewery despite industry decline

Turnover at St Austell Brewery Company has neared the £100m mark following a "very successful year" with an increase in sales of its own branded ales. But chairman William Michelmore has called on the government to reduce the VAT charge on pubs to help boost the industry.

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