​Nightlife sector expresses frustration over UK alcohol duty rise

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The nightlife industry has responded to newly announced increases in alcohol prices across the UK, which is set to come into action today, August 1.

New rules will see alcoholic drinks in the UK taxed on strength as opposed to volume, with tax hikes of up to 20% added to drinks from today in a new plan established by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

The move could threaten the UK’s nightlife industry, many worry, as further increases in the prices of…