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Evening Standard
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Rachael Burford

Chancellor urged to rethink booze tax as London distilleries report tours boom

British distilleries are urging the Chancellor to rethink booze tax reforms which could see gin and whiskey drinkers pay almost £150 a year more than those who prefer beer.

Rishi Sunak last year announced a shake up of alcohol duties, which see stronger drinks such as spirts being taxed more than beer and ciders.

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