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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Rachael Burford

MYSTERIOUS: Government under fire over alcohol cost hikes - You Need To See This

The Government was under fire on Tuesday over a major alcohol tax shake-up that is set to leave many drinks costing more.

Alcoholic beverages will now be taxed by strength rather than volume, bringing savings on some pale ales, pre-mixed cocktail cans and Prosecco.

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