The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) respond to 'mixed fortunes' Autumn statement:
“SIBA welcome the Chancellor’s decision not to increase beer duty and support independent British breweries and pubs at a challenging time, but we had hoped for more support on business rates for pubs. We are calling for further cuts to beer duty in the Budget 2017 and beyond to help repair the damage caused by the beer duty escalator between 2008 and 2012 which lead to increases in beer duty of 42% and saw beer sales in pubs fall by 24%. The industry supports almost one million British jobs and deserves further support to enable it to continue to bring pleasure to millions of people.”
Mike Benner, SIBA Managing Director
