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UK Spirits Revenue Drops: Industry Calls for Duty Freeze

9/26/2025

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Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) urges the UK government to freeze spirits duty after a 4.9% revenue drop.
SWA chief Mark Kent says higher duties haven’t boosted revenue.
Public sector borrowing reached £18 billion in August, highest in five years.
Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) reports a 4.3% drop in alcohol duty revenue and criticizes policies.

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Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) urges the UK government to freeze spirits duty after a 4.9% revenue drop.
SWA chief Mark Kent says higher duties haven’t boosted revenue.
Public sector borrowing reached £18 billion in August, highest in five years.
Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) reports a 4.3% drop in alcohol duty revenue and criticizes policies.