By Steve Cox

With the Autumn Budget nearly here, the brewing and hospitality sector is bracing for yet another round of potential pressures

After years of inflation, soaring input costs and a slow recovery from COVID, meaningful relief specifically for hospitality and drinks trade is essential if we’re to stem the tide of brewery and pub closures we’re witnessing across the UK.

Reports that the Chancellor could increase alcohol duty by as much as 4.6% are deeply worrying.

A rise of that scale would hit the entire supply chain hard - producers, distributors, pubs and, ultimately, consumers. Not only that, but it is also likely to fuel inflation too.........

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