date:Feb 28, 2013
Since 2008, the industry has witnessed continuous increase in alcohol taxation by 2% above inflation, which resulted in wine taxation increase by 50% and spirits by 44%.
WSTA CEO Miles Beale said they back the TPA campaign that shows the impact of the Alcohol Duty Escalator on the industry.
The Alcohol Duty Escalator has had a significant impact on the wider wines and spirits industry. And any increase in Alcohol Duty will have an immediate impact on pubs, Beale added.
It is important that