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King Charles ‘raising a dram’ to Trump after president announces removal of tariffs on Scottish whisky

The King has expressed his gratitude for Mr Trump’s ‘warm gesture’

The Independent UK

Charles ‘raising a dram’ after Trump vows to lift Scottish whisky tariffs

Donald Trump’s previous 25% Scotch tariff between 2019 and 2021 resulted in the sector losing more than £600 million.

Evening Standard

China deal will cut tariffs on Scotch whisky, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Prime Minister struck the agreement to reduce export tariffs on Scotch from 10% to 5% during his trip to China.

Evening Standard

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UK and India agree 'landmark' trade deal that will slash tariffs on Scotch whisky imports

The announcement on Tuesday comes three years after the countries entered into discussions about a free trade agreement.

Euronews

Swinney to ‘strengthen’ Scotland-US links despite impact of tariffs

The Scottish First Minister stressed the relationship between Scotland and the United States has been ‘forged over many years’.

The Independent UK

UK's English whisky definition 'taking advantage of Scotland', industry chief says

The UK Government’s plans for a legal definition of English single malt whisky are “taking advantage” of the reputation built by the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Alexandro Bernabei's Celtic screamer causes row over the Falklands as political debate ensues

Argentinian minister Guillermo Carmona and former UK ambassador Mark Kent had a war of words

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Alexandro Bernabei's Celtic wonderstrike sparks row over the FALKLANDS as Argentine official bites back at UK diplomat

Argentinian government minister Guillermo Carmona and former UK ambassador to Argentina Mark Kent went head to head in an argument sparked by Bernabei's heroics.

Daily Record

Chancellor defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

'We will continue to engage with the industry'

Insider UK

Duty rise 'will be a broken system', says whisky boss and demands meeting with Hunt

CHIEF executive of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is demanding an urgent meeting with Jeremy Hunt to discuss the impact of alcohol duty…

The National (Scotland)

Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding an urgent meeting with the Chancellor after he announced a 10.1% increase in alcohol duty from August.

The Independent UK

Alcohol duty increase ‘historic blow’ to wine and whisky industry

Chancellor’s budget signals end of blanket alcohol duty freeze, sending levies soaring in line with inflationBudget 2023: key points at a glanceWhat the budget means for people on a range of incomes

The Guardian - UK

Chancellor accused of delivering ‘historic blow’ to Scotch whisky industry

The Scotch Whisky Association said the rise in alcohol duty from Jeremy Hunt was the ‘largest tax increase for decades’ for the sector.

The Independent UK

Scotch whisky exports more than £6 billion for first time - despite domestic headwinds

Meanwhile, Scottish salmon was UK’s biggest food export during 2022

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Scotch Whisky Association slams Jeremy Hunt's decision to abandon freeze in alcohol duty

Industry needs 'certainty and stability'

The National (Scotland)

How will the mini-Budget U-turns affect households?

NEW Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a series of U-turns following weeks of economic turmoil in the markets as a result of Liz Truss’s mini-Budget.

The Independent UK

Alcohol duty freeze welcomed by drinks industry

Kwasi Kwarteng announced that an expected increase in duty rates for beer, cider, wine and spirits would be cancelled.

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside's 'poshest' village that has one road in and out

People say they have fallen in love with the village where cycle routes bring in a steady stream of visitors

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