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    Alcohol industry calls for cut to ‘punishing’ duty rates

    by Josie Clarke Feb 21, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    The wine and spirits industry has called for a cut in alcohol duty at the Budget, claiming last year’s increases had an “immediate and negative impact” on UK businesses.

    The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) called on the to take action to recover almost £600 million in losses to coffers, arguing that a duty

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