Alcohol duty rise to add 38p to gin from February 2026
Brits will pay more for wine, spirits and beer as alcohol duty rises by 3.66% in February 2026. See exactly how much your favourite drink will cost.
Brits will pay more for wine, spirits and beer as alcohol duty rises by 3.66% in February 2026. See exactly how much your favourite drink will cost.
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