Government announces six-month extension to alcohol duty freeze – The Government has announced:
- Alcohol duty freeze extended six months from 1 February to 1 August 2023.
- Part of government’s responsible management of UK economy, plan aims to reassure and provide certainty to pubs, breweries and distilleries facing tough challenges ahead.
- End date aligns with new simpler alcohol tax system taking effect, with Chancellor reserving decision on future duty rates for Spring Budget 2023
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