News in brief
Pringles are crisps, and therefore subject to VAT, the Court of Appeal has decided. The decision means Proctor and Gamble, which had argued Pringles were cakes and therefore exempt from VAT, must now pay £100m of tax for the past and about £20m per year in future. Argument centred on the “potatoness” of the crisp.
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office
Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team
Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions
