Mini Budget 22: Government cancels planned increases to alcohol duty

"I have listened to industry concerns about the ongoing reforms. I will therefore introduce an 18-month transitional measure for wine duty. I will also extend draught relief to cover smaller kegs of 20 litres and above, to help smaller breweries," he said.  He added: "At this difficult time, we are not going to let alcohol duty rates rise in line with RPI. So I can announce that the planned increases in the duty rates for beer, for cider, for wine, and for spirits will all be cancelled." Mini Budget 22: Government to target growth of 2.5% In a report published alongside the speech,...