Vaping products duty schemes
The new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) are being introduced from 1 October 2026. In advance of the launch of the new schemes, HMRC opened applications for
Small duty cuts on draught products from 1 February 2025
From 1 February 2025, alcohol duty on draught pints has been cut for the first time in a decade, saving drinkers 1p per pint. Small breweries also benefit from tax relief. However,
Spring Budget 2024 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty
As part of the Spring Budget measures, the Chancellor announced that the duty rates on beer, cider, wine and spirits would be frozen at the current rates from 1 August 2024 until 1
Taking goods temporarily out of Great Britain
There are special rules that must be followed when goods are taken temporarily outside of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). As a general rule, when goods are moved, they
Spring Budget 2023 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty
As part of the Budget measures the Chancellor confirmed that the duty rates on beers, spirits, wines and ciders will increase in line with the retail price index (RPI). These rates
Last orders please…
From 1 January 2021, UK businesses that export, import or transport goods to and from the EU will need to comply with a number of new regulations.
Inevitably, some will fall short
Alcohol duty freeze confirmed
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond recently paid a visit to an independent brewery in Liverpool and confirmed that the duty rates on beers, spirits and most ciders will be frozen at
Autumn Budget 2018 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty
As part of the Budget measures the Chancellor announced that the duty rates on beers, spirits and most ciders will be frozen at the current rates. These measures mean that a bottle