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Whisky Industry Appeals for Duty Freeze Amid Job Losses

9/3/2025

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The Scotch whisky industry requests a freeze on spirits duty due to over 1,000 job losses from recent tax increases.
Distillers face £4 million weekly losses from US tariffs and rising costs, prompting potential job cuts.
The British pub sector anticipates 378 closures in 2025, resulting in over 5,600 job losses.
Increased costs and reduced consumer spending pressure pubs, prompting calls for tax reductions in the Autumn Budget.
The construction industry is recovering, but skills shortages and rising costs threaten project timelines and housing goals.

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The Scotch whisky industry requests a freeze on spirits duty due to over 1,000 job losses from recent tax increases.
Distillers face £4 million weekly losses from US tariffs and rising costs, prompting potential job cuts.
The British pub sector anticipates 378 closures in 2025, resulting in over 5,600 job losses.
Increased costs and reduced consumer spending pressure pubs, prompting calls for tax reductions in the Autumn Budget.
The construction industry is recovering, but skills shortages and rising costs threaten project timelines and housing goals.