WSTA: 'duty freeze only way to stop budget-busting price rises'
A freeze on alcohol duty is the “only option” to prevent “inflation-stoking” and “budget-busting” price rises, The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned.
Archives for November 13, 2023
THE CASK PROJECT
Old Peculier returns to US after 10-year gap
T&R Theakston has started shipping Old Peculier back to the US after a 10-year hiatus.
Drinks sales see strongest week since September
Weekly drinks sales saw their best performance since September across the seven days to Saturday 4 November, data from CGA has revealed.
Loungers opens four sites, roll-out plans on track
Loungers boss Nick Collins has expressed his joy at opening four sites since mid-September and confirmed the company’s fast-track roll-out plans are on track.
Pubs community role needs recognising
The Government needs to recognise and support the important role pubs play in the community, according to the chief executive of a leading family brewer.
OPINION
Unfair tax system must be fixed
In a free market economy, Governments help things that are good for society and tax things that aren’t. Life should really be that simple.