Kwarteng repeals the alcohol tax increase

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The tax on alcohol is adjusted annually to reflect inflation, although since 2013, every budget has reduced or frozen the tax.

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Rishi Sunak announced that a new alcohol tariff programme would be implemented in 2023.

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He stated in the Commons that "our drive to modernise also extends to alcohol tariffs."

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20-litre kegs will be covered by 5% tariff reductions on draught beer and cider beginning in February 2023 in an effort to sustain bars closed due to epidemic damage.

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He also announced an 18-month respite from wine tariffs while the government makes system improvements.

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Alcohol types, strengths, and production methods all affect tax rates. There are six tariffs in the new system.

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