Budget boozer Wetherspoons has failed in its bid to argue that cider does not fall within the meaning of ‘alcoholic beverages’ in a VAT dispute with HMRC. The London-listed pub chain appealed against ...

Wetherspoons pub founder Sir Tim Martin. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images) Budget boozer Wetherspoons has failed in its bid to argue that cider does not fall within the meaning of ‘alcoholic ...