Budget 2026: alcohol duty to increase in line with inflation
At today’s Budget, the Chancellor announced that alcohol duty rates will be increased in line with RPI, to maintain their real terms value.
28 Oct 2026
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Budget 2026: alcohol duty to increase in line with inflation
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