| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:No Wonder Pubs are on the decline. | |
| Posted by: | Tim Garfoot | |
| Date/Time: | 08/04/26 08:28:00 |
| yet another catastrophic miscalculation by Rachel from Accounts "Beer prices in the UK have risen again, effective from February 1, 2026, primarily driven by a government-mandated increase in alcohol duty, alongside rising operational costs for pubs and breweries. Here are the key reasons for the recent price increases: Alcohol Duty Rise (3.66%): Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in the November 2025 budget that alcohol duty would increase in line with the Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation. This duty increase is paid by manufacturers but is being passed on to consumers, adding approximately 2p to the tax cost of a pint. Operating Cost Pressures: Pubs are facing a "triple blow" of rising expenses, including increased National Insurance contributions for employers, rising minimum wage costs (up to 4.1% for workers over 21), and higher business rates. Packaging Tax (pEPR): New waste packaging legislation (Extended Producer Responsibility) is forcing breweries and retailers to pay higher fees for glass packaging, with some costs in excess of 10p per bottle. Industry Inflation: Brewers and publicans are dealing with continued high costs for energy, raw materials, and transportation..." chiswick card gets 20% off at The Pilot and others - as mentioned elsewhere |