Trade reacts to budget
The trade has criticised the continuing position of taxing the industry rather than helping it participate in the recovery.
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 No Comments »WSTA
WSTA appoints new chief executive
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has appointed Miles Beale as its new chief executive.
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 No Comments »WSTA blames duty hikes for falling sales
The Wine & Spirit Trade Association warns that consumers cannot afford further alcohol duty hikes in this month’s Budget.
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 2 Comments »Opening shots fired in 2012 Budget battle
Drinks trade bodies look to convince the UK government to go easy on the drinks trade.
Monday, February 13th, 2012 No Comments »Unit awareness drive unveiled
UK retailers today unveiled a national campaign to raise consumer understanding about the number of alcohol units in their drinks.
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 No Comments »Call for collaboration in duty fraud fight
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has urged the drinks industry to work alongside HMRC to eradicate alcohol duty fraud.
Thursday, January 26th, 2012 No Comments »MPs call for two alcohol-free days a week
A UK government committee has challenged a recommended daily maximum unit intake, calling for an amendment encouraging two alcohol free days a week.
Monday, January 9th, 2012 No Comments »UK wine sales plummet as tax hikes hit trade
Volume sales of wine are continuing to fall in the UK and the pace of decline has increased over the last 12 weeks, according to latest figures.
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 No Comments »WSTA launches diary app
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has made its trade diary available as a free smartphone app.
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 1 Comment »Partington steps in to new WSTA role
Gavin Partington is to take on the role of interim chief executive at the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.
Friday, December 2nd, 2011 No Comments »
