During the Autumn Budget (26 November 2025), Chancellor Rachel Reeves
confirmed alcohol duty will continue to rise in line with Retail Price Index (RPI)
inflation, maintaining the structure introduced in February 2025.
The fine print:
- From 1 February 2026, all alcohol duty rates will increase by 4.3%, based on the latest RPI figure.
- The tiered duty system remains in place: wine and other products are taxed by alcohol by volume (ABV), with incremental increases every 0.5% ABV.
- No reinstatement of the previous “wine easement” – wines will continue to be taxed according to actual ABV.
- Small Producer Relief will also be uprated to maintain its relative value.
Government Website Resources:
Further information on Alcohol Duty can be found online at *https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-rates-of-alcohol-duty/alcohol-duty-uprating
*https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-rates-of-alcohol-duty
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