Alcohol Duty

Relief for hospitality as rates relief extended, but operators left wanting by Autumn Statement

22-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality leaders have voiced frustration at the Chancellor’s failure to announce any additional support measures for the sector in his Autumn Statement, beyond those already in place.

Chancellor extends business rates discount for hospitality as he delivers Autumn Statement

22-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the business rates discount for hospitality businesses will be extended for a further year, with the multiplier for small premises also frozen.

Budget ‘falls short’ as Chancellor overlooks calls for further hospitality support

15-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality business have been left frustrated after the Chancellor failed to offer the sector any significant concessions in his spring Budget.

Government extends alcohol duty freeze until August 2023

20-Dec-2022 By James McAllister

The Government has extended the alcohol duty freeze for a further six months in what's been described as a 'much needed Christmas present' for hard pressed hospitality businesses.

Chancellor commits to business rates and energy support but hospitality remains fearful for the future

17-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that business rates relief and support with rising energy bills will continue for firms beyond April 2023 in his Autumn Statement.

One in three nightclubs 'face closure' by the end of 2022

03-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

Nightclub closures have accelerated from one in five during the pandemic to one in three now facing closure by the end of 2022, figures clarified by CGA Vanilla reveal.

Cost of doing business 'completely out of control' for pubs as alcohol duty freeze reversed

18-Oct-2022 By James McAllister

Trade bodies have warned the Government's decision to scrap the planned freeze on alcohol duty has 'critically compromised' thousands of businesses and workers across the hospitality sector.

UKHospitality urges Government to enhance duty reforms to boost sector’s recovery

01-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has called on the Government to expand its planned reforms to the alcohol duty system to help further support beleaguered businesses as they recover from the pandemic.

Sunak promises to 'ease the burden' of business rates as he sets out Autumn Budget

27-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out his plan to 'ease the burden' of business rates in a Budget that promised more frequent revaluations and a one-year discount for the sector.

Trade bodies call on Government to revamp alcohol duty system

01-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

Two trade bodies have issued a joint call for the Government to revamp the alcohol duty system in order to boost businesses and deliver on the Government’s public health initiatives.