Rishi Sunak’s planned reform of alcohol taxes would pose a threat to craft brewers and artisanal spirit makers while reducing choice for consumers, drinks industry figures have warned.
The chancellor announced a sweeping overhaul in this week’s budget, under which alcohol duty will increase in line with alcohol content from 2023. Draught beer will also be granted a tax break to help struggling pubs.
While the proposals have met with approval from trade bodies and some pub and drinks companies,
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