The #WSTA has created the ‘go to guide’ for the industry to use as a tool to help policy makers and politicians better understand the UK’s dynamic #WineAndSpirit market. Visit our website to find out more and download the guide. https://t.co/hHLVD8IBEM #TheTradeInFocus

The UK #wine & #spirit sector are filled with dread about the Nov budget where @hmtreasury is highly likely to raise duty “at least” by RPI. “No business can withstand that easily,” warns @TheWineSociety CEO Steve Finlan. #FreezeAlcoholDuty #WSTA https://t.co/0WIOh2dE8e

The UK wine & spirit industry is a major economic driver, worth billions to the economy, supporting jobs nationwide & strengthening Britain’s position at the heart of global trade.🍷🥃 Duty freeze = lower prices & higher returns for @hmtreasury. #WSTA #WineAndSpirits #Budget25

Great follow up from weekend columnists Dominic Lawson @thetimes & @JeremyClarkson @TheSun highlighting the #WSTA's concerns over falling Treasury coffers after alcohol tax hikes. Freeze duty to help keep prices down & bring in more cash to @hmtreasury. https://t.co/QJtU5D8Q3S

Wine receipts are down 6%, spirits are down 5% and beer down 2.5%. If this trend continues over the rest of the year, then tax revenues will fall by by nearly a billion pounds this year. #Budget25 #WSTA #Wine #Spirits https://t.co/Yy2EwNGg6M

Labour's hike in alcohol duty 'backfires' as tax revenues set to FALL by nearly £1bn📉 We hope @hmtreasury will think again before raising alcohol tax at the Autumn #Budget25 Freezing duty will help Govt coffers, business & consumers🍷🍸 https://t.co/VUf24OkqRJ via @DailyMail

WSTA: Alcohol duty revenue in decline despite February tax increase - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News "The only way to break the cycle of tax duty increases depleting Treasury funds is to freeze excise duty." #Wine #Spirits #Budget25 https://t.co/rjExhMMfJq

The WSTA warns government’s plan to boost Treasury coffers by raising taxes on alcohol has failed. Instead of plugging the black hole in public finances, the policy has widened it. We are asking @hmtreasury to freeze duty #Budget25 #Wine #Spirits https://t.co/98a3DIXDUx

Yesterday, our Associate Director of Environmental Policy, Freddie, spoke at #RWMExpo on the future of UK glass. From #EPR to recyclability reforms, Freddie joined experts to explore how the sector can balance risk, resilience & opportunity. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

@GOVUK The only way to break the cycle of tax increases fuelling inflation is for @hmtreasury to freeze alcohol duty at the November Budget. #WSTA #CPIRate @GOVUK

Alcohol #inflation is running at more than twice the target rate, fuelled by the costs of policies introduced by @GOVUK – most notably changes to National Insurance & the new packaging tax – which businesses have been forced to pass on to consumers. #WSTA #CPIRate

It was a pleasure to accompany @kevinhollinrake, Conservative Party Chair, on a visit to @MasonsGin in his constituency. We had a great discussion on challenges facing distillers, from the pressure on the hospitality sector, to packaging reforms, and local issues in Yorkshire🍸

🚨Update on #EPR 👇 Please click on the link below for the updated guidance for EPR invoices due in October. However, DEFRA/PackUK have not provided an exact date for invoices to be sent. https://t.co/bDkCrRvQiM

To find out more about our 'go to guide' to help policy makers and politicians better understand the UK #WineAndSpirit sector go to

We were back in Parliament today to catch up with @LeeBarronMP, talking through our new industry guide #TradeInFocus - to discuss the key challenges facing high-street indies in our sector 🍷🍸 #IndependentWineMerchants @WineMerchantMag

@WSTA_Miles was able to inform & enlighten MPs who dropped into #PortcullisHouse for the #TradeInFocus session. Some of those who stopped by included.. Richard Quigley, @sarah_bool, @AlPinkerton, @LukeMLabour, @DanielZeichner, @munirawilson, Alison Bennett & @BenGoldsborough

We were pleased to host MP's at the Parliamentary launch of our 'go to guide' to help policy makers and politicians better understand the UK's dynamic #WineAndSpirit market. Visit our website to find out more and download the guide https://t.co/sFouehvaMd #TheTradeInFocus

@DanielZeichner @WSTA_Miles @DefraGovUK

Thank you @DanielZeichner for meeting @WSTA_Miles to discuss the economic value & complexity of the UK’s wine & spirit sector. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our vibrant trade & your commitment to champion us in Whitehall. Enjoy our #TradeInFocus guide 🥂🍸

🎥 Meet the people behind your glass! We’re excited to launch our new series #WineAndSpiritWorkersInFocus – shining a light on the people powering the UK’s £76.3bn #WineAndSpirit trade. First up: Rachael Curry, Technical Manager @cannedwineco.🍷 https://t.co/CW9qx47qdd #WSTA

A date for the diary ✍️ the Autumn Budget will be on Nov 26th. ⏰