Alcohol Duty

A student MoneySaver has become a viral sensation after getting his food and drinks paid for all evening following a shout-out for birthday freebies.

Cigarette smokers will pay more under a new tax system to come into effect in a couple of months, the Chancellor announced in today's Budget.

Those who enjoy fizzy drinks, cigarettes and wine will be hit by tax changes announced in the 2016 Budget – but taxes on cider, beer, whisky and other spirits have been frozen.

The tax on beer will fall by 1p and the duty on cider and spirits will be cut by 2% from 23 March, but smokers will be hit by higher prices from tonight, the Chancellor George Osborne has today announced.

Smokers will be hit by higher prices as the Chancellor announced increases in tobacco duty in today's Budget. Meanwhile, the price of beer will fall by 1p.

Shoppers looking to bag Christmas bargains overseas this year should beware import costs and taxes before they buy, HM Revenue and Customs is warning.

Pensioners were the big losers from today's Budget, with the news 4.4 million will pay more tax from April 2013, at an average loss of £83 each per year. This has been dubbed the new 'Granny Tax'.

Smokers will be hit by higher prices as the Chancellor announced increases in tobacco duty in today's Budget. Meanwhile, the price of alcohol will rise next week.