PUNTERS could soon be hammered by a hefty price hike on a pint of beer following Labour’s ‘sin tax’ raid.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering lifting the price of a pint of beer or cider, and a shot of spirits, as well as increasing the levy on a packet of cigarettes.
AlamySmokers and drinkers face being clobbered in a Budget ‘sin tax’ raid to boost Treasury coffers[/caption] Simon JonesHealth Secretary Wes Streeting — who has previously insisted he’s not the ‘fun police’ ...