Budget 2024: Warning pubs and breweries could face extra £310m bill Politics Pubs and breweries could face an extra £310m bill after the Budget, an industry lobby group has warned. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that a hike in business rates and beer duty could leave Britain’s drinking spots struggling. Additional costs could stifle growth and threaten jobs, with some [...]
Labour looks to water down packaging tax plan Politics Ministers are set to make changes to a planned £1bn packaging tax proposed by the last government, according to reports.