Sentences with phrase «alcohol duty by»

«In 2008 the government raised alcohol duty by six per cent in real terms and introduced a duty escalator that automatically increased alcohol taxes by two per cent above inflation every year thereafter,» he said.

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Approximately 25 per cent of the PCTs surveyed by the NAO did not adequately evaluate the impact of alcohol - related problems in their areas, even though it is their duty to establish local health priorities.

The Major government recognised this problem, and froze alcohol duties in its final years in an attempt to stem the tide of duty evasion, a policy continued by Labour.

Today, the framework for alcohol duties is provided by the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Actduties is provided by the Alcoholic Liquor Duties ActDuties Act 1979.

There had been speculation drinkers could be hit by another increase in alcohol duty, after Labour chancellor Alistair Darling hiked the duty on beer and wine by 26 % since the beginning of 2008.

It would raise funds by hiking tax on alcohol and tobacco by 50 per cent, raising fuel duty by 8 per cent annually, and introducing VAT and fuel duty on aviation.

The small sample (518) backs the 50p tax rate by a large majority and also supports the new allowance for savers, the scrappage scheme for old cars and the increase in alcohol duty.

The alcohol duty escalator - introduced in 2008, but maintained under the coalition - automatically increases duty by inflation plus 2 %.

According to HM Revenues and Customs, the alcohol smuggling industry costs the treasury # 1.2 billion per year in unpaid duties and much of the business of alcohol trafficking is controlled by organised criminals.

Moreover, whisky drinkers pay about 50 % more duty than beer drinkers for the same amount of alcohol; and in 2013 the Chancellor reinforced this difference by removing the escalator from beer and cutting beer duty.

This asks the Government to extend what it did last year, by freezing alcohol duty in 2014 and scrapping the escalator.

The report draws on government and trade statistics, academic evidence and economic theory to challenge arguments that the health and social benefits of reducing alcohol consumption are likely to come at a cost to the economy, finding: · Any reduction in employment and income resulting from lower spending on alcohol would be offset by spending on other goods · Econometric analysis of US states suggests that a 10 % decrease in alcohol consumption is associated with a 0.4 % increase in per capita income growth · Lower alcohol consumption could also reduce the economic costs of impaired workplace productivity, alcohol - related sickness, unemployment and premature death, which are estimated to cost the UK # 8 - 11 billion a year The analysis comes at a timely moment, with health groups urging the Chancellor to raise alcohol duty in next month's Budget.

ENDS Notes to Editors UK Alcohol duty context For a short video summary of the issues around alcohol pricing, please visit: https://vimeo.com/191959217 Following heavy lobbying from the alcohol industry, the last four Budgets have seen real terms cuts in alcohol duty Alcohol is 60 % more affordable than it was in 1980 — the alcohol duty escalator, introduced in 2008, which ensured that duty rose above inflation, helped mitigate this trend, but this progress has reversed since the duty escalator was scrapped in 2013 In real terms, spirits duty has halved, and wine duty fallen by a quarter since 1978 - 9 The Government estimates suggest that the duty cuts since 2013 will cost the Exchequer # 2.9 billion over four years The University of Sheffield estimated that an additional 6,500 people would be hospitalised each year as a result of the alcohol duty cuts in 2015 The report The report was peer reviewed by academic experts the fields of economics, public health and public policy prior to publiAlcohol duty context For a short video summary of the issues around alcohol pricing, please visit: https://vimeo.com/191959217 Following heavy lobbying from the alcohol industry, the last four Budgets have seen real terms cuts in alcohol duty Alcohol is 60 % more affordable than it was in 1980 — the alcohol duty escalator, introduced in 2008, which ensured that duty rose above inflation, helped mitigate this trend, but this progress has reversed since the duty escalator was scrapped in 2013 In real terms, spirits duty has halved, and wine duty fallen by a quarter since 1978 - 9 The Government estimates suggest that the duty cuts since 2013 will cost the Exchequer # 2.9 billion over four years The University of Sheffield estimated that an additional 6,500 people would be hospitalised each year as a result of the alcohol duty cuts in 2015 The report The report was peer reviewed by academic experts the fields of economics, public health and public policy prior to publialcohol pricing, please visit: https://vimeo.com/191959217 Following heavy lobbying from the alcohol industry, the last four Budgets have seen real terms cuts in alcohol duty Alcohol is 60 % more affordable than it was in 1980 — the alcohol duty escalator, introduced in 2008, which ensured that duty rose above inflation, helped mitigate this trend, but this progress has reversed since the duty escalator was scrapped in 2013 In real terms, spirits duty has halved, and wine duty fallen by a quarter since 1978 - 9 The Government estimates suggest that the duty cuts since 2013 will cost the Exchequer # 2.9 billion over four years The University of Sheffield estimated that an additional 6,500 people would be hospitalised each year as a result of the alcohol duty cuts in 2015 The report The report was peer reviewed by academic experts the fields of economics, public health and public policy prior to publialcohol industry, the last four Budgets have seen real terms cuts in alcohol duty Alcohol is 60 % more affordable than it was in 1980 — the alcohol duty escalator, introduced in 2008, which ensured that duty rose above inflation, helped mitigate this trend, but this progress has reversed since the duty escalator was scrapped in 2013 In real terms, spirits duty has halved, and wine duty fallen by a quarter since 1978 - 9 The Government estimates suggest that the duty cuts since 2013 will cost the Exchequer # 2.9 billion over four years The University of Sheffield estimated that an additional 6,500 people would be hospitalised each year as a result of the alcohol duty cuts in 2015 The report The report was peer reviewed by academic experts the fields of economics, public health and public policy prior to publialcohol duty Alcohol is 60 % more affordable than it was in 1980 — the alcohol duty escalator, introduced in 2008, which ensured that duty rose above inflation, helped mitigate this trend, but this progress has reversed since the duty escalator was scrapped in 2013 In real terms, spirits duty has halved, and wine duty fallen by a quarter since 1978 - 9 The Government estimates suggest that the duty cuts since 2013 will cost the Exchequer # 2.9 billion over four years The University of Sheffield estimated that an additional 6,500 people would be hospitalised each year as a result of the alcohol duty cuts in 2015 The report The report was peer reviewed by academic experts the fields of economics, public health and public policy prior to publiAlcohol is 60 % more affordable than it was in 1980 — the alcohol duty escalator, introduced in 2008, which ensured that duty rose above inflation, helped mitigate this trend, but this progress has reversed since the duty escalator was scrapped in 2013 In real terms, spirits duty has halved, and wine duty fallen by a quarter since 1978 - 9 The Government estimates suggest that the duty cuts since 2013 will cost the Exchequer # 2.9 billion over four years The University of Sheffield estimated that an additional 6,500 people would be hospitalised each year as a result of the alcohol duty cuts in 2015 The report The report was peer reviewed by academic experts the fields of economics, public health and public policy prior to publialcohol duty escalator, introduced in 2008, which ensured that duty rose above inflation, helped mitigate this trend, but this progress has reversed since the duty escalator was scrapped in 2013 In real terms, spirits duty has halved, and wine duty fallen by a quarter since 1978 - 9 The Government estimates suggest that the duty cuts since 2013 will cost the Exchequer # 2.9 billion over four years The University of Sheffield estimated that an additional 6,500 people would be hospitalised each year as a result of the alcohol duty cuts in 2015 The report The report was peer reviewed by academic experts the fields of economics, public health and public policy prior to publialcohol duty cuts in 2015 The report The report was peer reviewed by academic experts the fields of economics, public health and public policy prior to publication.

Two agents disobey Bureau policy by consuming alcohol while off duty.

However, there has not been a single federal repository recording positive drug and alcohol tests by CDL holders that employers would be able to search to ensure that the driver is able to perform safety - sensitive duties.

• Increase excise duty rates on alcohol products by two per cent effective the day after Budget Day, 2017.

Evans leaves room for interpretation with regards to whether an officer satisfies s. 10 (a) by asking an individual in a vehicle whether they have consumed alcohol; if a person is pulled over and questioned about consumption, has the officer met their positive duty to inform them of the reason for the investigation?

Natasha Barnes was instructed by HMRC in this appeal against HMRC's decision to revoke the approval of Rurkhee Trading to trade in duty - suspended alcohol under the Warehousekeepers and Owners of Warehoused Goods Regulations (WOWGR).

The customs group is headed by Jason Collins and Stuart Walsh, two experienced tax litigators who have represented household - name brewery clients in excise and alcohol duty disputes with HMRC and also advise on issues such as supply chain arrangements and regulatory compliance.

Though J.J. was engaging in adult activities — such as drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, stealing, driving without a license, and driving while impaired — the case is not concerned with the duty of care owed by minors who participate in adult activities.

• Recognize a potentially explosive situation between two family members and intervene before the problem could get out of hand • Hold 15 training workshops to assist participants in learning life skills to assist them in leading a meaningful life • Assess practical and emotional needs of clients by listening to their concerns and problems • Assist with domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning and washing • Provide assistance to clients in handling budgeting duties and determining how to spend their money • Advise clients of practical issues by providing dedicated counseling services • Provide deep therapy services to assist clients in handling drug or alcohol problems