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<p>The duty band for wine between 11.5 and 14.5 per cent is a temporary provision
to help the wine industry transition to the new alcohol duty system. From February
2025, the wine easement will come to an end and wine will be taxed according to its
strength to ensure consistency of treatment across all categories of alcohol.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>All decisions on alcohol duty rates are reserved for the Chancellor
as part of his Budget process and will be taken during the fiscal event cycle in the
usual way.</p>
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