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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Coalition's alcohol tax review: A bar room brawl with predictable results



The Coalition’s review of alcohol duty has just concluded and it’s come up with a proposal that will affect a very paltry 0.5pc of alcohol sales in Britain.


Strong beer over 7.5pc ABV – the Super-T’s of this world – will see tax rates rise, while duty on weaker brands under 2.8pc strength will fall. All well and good but in the wider scheme of things, just a pint in an ocean of booze. 
The Treasury received more than 70 submissions for its review from parties with a view on the British drinks industry. Brewers, health bodies, vintners, industry groups – even the police force in Northern Ireland.   > > > >  Read More