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An award-winning UK gin brand has tumbled into administration as it shuts for good. The UK gin brand has faced a “perfect storm” of rising costs and taxes.

The Spirit of Manchester Distillery's owners Jen and Seb Heeley-Wiggins have spoken out on LinkedIn. Seb said he "never thought" he would have to write but after being hit by the Covid pandemic, the obstacles to running the hospitality business had "ultimately led to an unsustainable business model".

Jen and Seb wrote: "You may have seen our heartbreaking news online and on social media about the closure of our premises in the city.

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"Now that we've had a chance to tackle the last couple of months and get to grips with ou

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