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Alcohol duty is charged on all drinks which are more than 1.2% ABV strength, either at the point of production or when they are imported.Higher taxes mean higher prices as companies pass on the rise to customers.Major change to pension rules after half a million people refunded
For example, the duty on a bottle of wine at 14.5% ABV will increase from £2.67 a bottle to £3.21 at the start of next month. It means that come April brands and retailers, such as beer and wine makers, will have to cover the costs for their packaging's collection, sorting, recycling or disposal.Industry body British Glass said fees for glass beverage packaging will be around "49 times higher than other materials."
Yesterday, the head of Revolution Bar said the move would have a very "damaging impact" on the group.
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