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<p>The government remains clear on its support for pubs, which are a vital part of
local communities.</p><p> </p><p>Pubs are benefiting from wider action on alcohol
duty and business rates. Autumn Budget 2017 announced a freeze to all alcohol duties,
including beer duty. Cuts to alcohol taxes since 2013 mean the average tax on a typical
pint of beer is estimated to be 12p lower than it otherwise would have been. Pubs
are also benefiting from recent cuts to business rates worth over £10 billion by 2023.</p><p>
</p><p>All taxes are kept under review. Future decisions on business rates will be
taken as part of the normal Budget process.</p>
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