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22 September 2025

Trade bodies unite in demand for a spirits duty freeze

Trade associations representing hundreds of distilleries UK-wide have penned an open letter to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, calling on her to support spirits producers with a multi-year duty freeze in November’s Budget.

18 September 2025

SWA comments on ongoing US/UK trade discussions

10 September 2025

UKHospitality joins Scotch Whisky industry's call for a duty freeze

10 September 2025

SWA comments after joining the First Minister in Washington DC

09 September 2025

First Minister joins SWA in Washington DC to press for zero tariff trade

03 September 2025

SWA calls for a multi-year freeze on spirits duty ahead of Budget

01 September 2025

Scotch Whisky industry seeks Budget lifeline as over 1,000 jobs shed

28 July 2025

SWA & DISCUS release joint statement on UK-US trade

24 July 2025

SWA calls for support to realise full potential of UK-India FTA

04 July 2025

Tax Burden Hurting Scotch Whisky

27 June 2025

Joint Statement on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees

20 June 2025

Trade Associations write letter to Secretary of State Steve Reed over EPR Concerns

09 May 2025

SWA statement on personal cask investment