UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves increases alcohol duty for non-draught drinks, drawing criticism from the Scotch Whisky Association.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an increase in alcohol duty for non-draught drinks, effective February 2024, which has drawn criticism from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The SWA describes the move as a "hammer blow" to the whisky industry, which is already burdened with the highest tax rates in the G7. While draught product duty will decrease by 1.7%, the SWA argues this exacerbates discrimination against Scotland's national drink.
October 30, 2024
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