BBCNEWS Breakfast June 4, 2024 06:01:00
When drinkers gather at london's king charles pub this evening, there will be a new tax regime in place. changes announced in march come into effect today — taxing stronger drinks more and weaker drinks less. at the same time, alcohol duties rise with inflation — up by 10.1%. the result — a complex series of changes. 12% sparkling wine will be 19p cheaper as higher rates for fizz are abolished. a can of pre—mixed gin and tonic will be 5p cheaper. but a bottle of 12% still wine will rise 44p. a bottle of vodka up 76p and a bottle of 20% port up £1.30. so among drinkers, there will be s...