Fury as average price of pint to hit £5 for first time in weeks — and Labour’s hated budget ‘is to blame’

THE average price of a pint will spill over £5 for the first time next month — with pub chiefs blaming Labour’s tax raid.

Drinkers will pay an average £5.01, up 21p, as landlords pass on crippling new costs.

The average price of a pint will spill over £5 for the first time next month

The British Beer and Pub Association says pubs are being hit hard by changes taking effect in April from last year’s Budget.

These include a rise in the minimum wage, higher National...