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Friday 2 October: Hospitality tax burden hits 82% of profit as trade bodies warn of job risks

New research shows hospitality pays the UK's highest tax burden, while major deals see Luke Johnson exit Tortilla and Valiant Pub Company hit 103 sites.

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Results & trading updates: Valiant Pub Company revenue jumps 45% as estate hits 103 sites; Farmer J turnover passes £41m with eyes on US expansion; Village Hotel Club returns to profit with £45m…

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