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The Brewers of Europe calls for fair alcoholic drinks packaging rules in PPWR's 'general approach'

In a new statement, The Brewers of Europe has called for a level playing field for alcoholic beverage packaging in the 'general approach' to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, arguing that there is 'no reason' for beer to be held to reuse and DRS rules while wines and spirits are exempt.

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Hunt freezes duty after intense alcohol industry lobbying

Hunt said in his opening comments of the Statement that the Treasury was about 'reducing taxes' and not 'big government', and putting downward pressure on inflation -- with predictions it will fall to 2.8% by the end of next year.

As a result, he has decided to freeze all alcohol duty until the Budget next year.

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