Alcohol price rise decision confirmed in Spring Statement

DRINKERS and pub landlords will be raising a glass to Rachel Reeves today as she dodged tinkering with alcohol taxes in her Spring Statement.

The Chancellor avoided raising any alcohol duties in the Spring Statement, as expected.

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

The update on the nation’s finances was expected to not include any huge changes to taxes.

Decisions on alcohol duty are usually reserved for Budgets.

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