Excise duties

The new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) are being introduced from 1 October 2026. In advance of the launch of the new schemes, HMRC opened applications for approval for

From 1 February 2025, alcohol duty on draught pints has been cut for the first time in a decade, saving drinkers 1p per pint. Small breweries also benefit from tax relief. However, duty on non-draught

As part of the Spring Budget measures, the Chancellor announced that the duty rates on beer, cider, wine and spirits would be frozen at the current rates from 1 August 2024 until 1 February 2025. This

There are special rules that must be followed when goods are taken temporarily outside of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). As a general rule, when goods are moved, they must be declared,

As part of the Budget measures the Chancellor confirmed that the duty rates on beers, spirits, wines and ciders will increase in line with the retail price index (RPI). These rates will increase from