Kwarteng abandons raising the alcohol tax.

[{"selector":"#anim-84352df6-6a26-4351-92b2-dfef21d78947 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Kwarteng abandons raising the alcohol tax.

[{"selector":"#anim-c11fe069-c87a-4556-a9c1-fe9422d03aef [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.809898948726714%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The tax on alcohol is adjusted annually to reflect inflation, although since 2013, every budget has seen a reduction or freeze in the tax.

[{"selector":"#anim-e849ef53-7538-426f-b96a-596d13a7863c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In 2023, a new alcohol duty programme will be implemented, according to Rishi Sunak.

[{"selector":"#anim-207aaba8-81d9-4104-bf2f-3e5c9725d98e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-20.820654642804534%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] He said in the House of Commons that "our push for modernization also extends to alcohol taxes."

[{"selector":"#anim-942d588a-8e5e-466c-9231-92392d21b62f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.846521268755481%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] From February 2023, 20-litre kegs will be covered by the 5% tariff reductions on draught beer and cider offered to support businesses closed due to epidemics.

[{"selector":"#anim-06fd2997-f4a4-4498-9678-dede65c00bea [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In addition, he announced a suspension of the wine tariff for 18 months while the government makes improvements.

[{"selector":"#anim-ad3d5639-f82a-4adf-8d94-b207ab302c6e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-32.174014276488975%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Alcohol types, strengths, and production methods all affect tax rates. There are six tariffs in the new system.

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