Irish-backed UK pub group Mitchells and Butlers has reported a drop in annual profit and has warned Brexit could impact on staff costs and its ability to increase employee numbers.

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FINANCIERS John Magnier and JP McManus are to oppose the re-election of the board of directors of British pub group Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) at the company’s annual general meeting later today.