Small duty cuts on draught products from 1 February 2025

Small duty cuts on draught products from 1 February 2025

by | Feb 6, 2025 | Excise duties

From 1 February 2025, alcohol duty on draught pints has been cut for the first time in a decade, saving drinkers 1p per pint. Small breweries also benefit from tax relief. However, duty on non-draught alcohol has risen with inflation, impacting bottled and canned...
Spring Budget 2024 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty

Spring Budget 2024 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Excise duties

As part of the Spring Budget measures, the Chancellor announced that the duty rates on beer, cider, wine and spirits would be frozen at the current rates from 1 August 2024 until 1 February 2025. This is an extension to the previous alcohol duty freeze announced in...
Taking goods temporarily out of Great Britain

Taking goods temporarily out of Great Britain

by | Sep 7, 2023 | Excise duties

There are special rules that must be followed when goods are taken temporarily outside of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). As a general rule, when goods are moved, they must be declared, and any duty owed must be paid. You can usually claim relief from UK...
Spring Budget 2023 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty

Spring Budget 2023 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty

by | Mar 16, 2023 | Excise duties

As part of the Budget measures the Chancellor confirmed that the duty rates on beers, spirits, wines and ciders will increase in line with the retail price index (RPI). These rates will increase from 1 August 2023. The Chancellor did announce some help for the...