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The Government intends to move to a new system that taxes all products in reference
to their alcohol content for the first time. This will help to target problem drinking
by taxing higher-strength products associated with alcohol-related harm a higher rate
of duty.<p><br> The Government is continuing to engage with interested stakeholders,
including public health professionals, on these reforms. A consultation was launched
in October and stakeholders are encouraged to respond before the deadline of 30 January
2022. A tax information and impact note will be published following the consultation
when the policy is final, or near final, in the usual way.</p>
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