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Beer Duty Frozen

BBPA Commenting on the freeze in beer duty and business rates support for pubs announced in today’s Budget, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds said: “This freeze means that beer duty is now 17 per cent lower than it would have been, had the Chancellor stuck with the...

What is craft?

Whilst craft drinks have revolutionised the alcoholic drinks industry over the past decade, it seems that many Brits are still unsure as to what the term ‘craft’ actually means. New research from Mintel highlights strong demand for alcoholic drink companies to create...

Hopes high for British brewers

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) annual members’ survey, the results of which are being presented at SIBA’s BeerX in Sheffield today, paints a confident picture for the brewing industry, with four out of five brewers expecting their turnover to increase in...

Report warns that beer duty increase could be harmful

A new research report published today warns that if the Chancellor goes ahead with plans to increase beer duty in this month’s budget (16 March), the consequences could severely damage the pub and brewing industry. The report by the Centre for Economics & Business...

SIBA calls for further cut in beer duty

In a detailed submission to Government, SIBA which represents over 840 British breweries, has called for a fourth consecutive cut in beer duty in the Budget on March 16th. The call for a further drop in beer tax comes as new research by SIBA shows how the independent...
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