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Alister Jack 'regrets' lobby failure against whisky duty amid criticism from industry

ALISTER Jack has said he “regrets” his lobbying attempts against the alcohol duty increase failed in the face of criticism from…

The National (Scotland)

Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding an urgent meeting with the Chancellor after he announced a 10.1% increase in alcohol duty from August.

The Independent UK

Chancellor accused of delivering ‘historic blow’ to Scotch whisky industry

The Scotch Whisky Association said the rise in alcohol duty from Jeremy Hunt was the ‘largest tax increase for decades’ for the sector.

The Independent UK

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Whisky distillers 'left out in the cold' by Government help amid energy costs fears

Distilleries slammed the Government for leaving out spirits producers from the Energy Bill Relief scheme when other alcohol categories were included

Daily Mirror

Scotch whisky exports topped £6 billion for the first time in 2022, data shows

EXPORTS of Scotch whisky topped £6 billion for the first time last year, figures from the industry showed.

The National (Scotland)

Former WWE star headlining return of wrestling to Motherwell Concert Hall

Fandango, now wrestling as Dirty Dango, will be appearing at the Scottish Wrestling Alliance (SWA) show on Saturday, October 22.

Daily Record

Tax 'Big Whisky' to raise up to £1bn for public services, SNP government told

THE Scottish Government should bring in tariffs on “big whisky” to avoid cutting public services amid a cost-of-living crisis,…

The National (Scotland)

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Southwest Airlines stonewalled FAA safety investigations, whistleblowers say

Federal investigators said Wednesday that Dallas-based Southwest Airlines stonewalled FAA investigations and pushed to close inquiries quickly even though it and union officials resisted handing over information.

Tribune News Service

Canadian distiller considers EU trade complaint over Scotch Whisky Association threat

The dispute is over Macaloney’s using its founders name, along with the words like Glenloy and Caledonian in its branding

Insider UK

Whisky producer on Vancouver Island embroiled in 'Scottish words' row with whisky association

Graeme Macaloney, founder of Macaloney's Caledonian Distillery, was born in Scotland but lives in Canada.

Daily Record

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