Brewer Adnams discusses leaving CBI after Guardian allegations

Suffolk brewer says pulling out is ‘on the agenda’ but it will await outcome of independent investigation

Bosses at brewer Adnams have had discussions about potentially leaving the Confederation of British Industry after a Guardian investigation revealed multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by the influential business lobby group’s staff.

Andy Wood, Adnams’s chief executive, on Thursday said management at the Suffolk-based brewer had talked about leaving the organisation, depending on the outcome of an independent investigation.