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Union calls on Chancellor to freeze duty on Scotch whisky

GMB Scotland, one of the largest unions in the industry, has written to Rachel Reeves.

The Independent UK

John Swinney says 'real chance' of whisky deal after Donald Trump talks

JOHN Swinney has said there is a “real chance” of a better trade deal for Scotch whisky after meeting with US President Donald Trump.

The National (Scotland)

UK-India trade deal will make ‘massive difference’ to Scotland, says Chancellor

The agreement will put ‘more money in people’s pockets’, Rachel Reeves said during a visit to a distillery in East Lothian.

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'Not good news for Scotland': John Swinney hits out at Donald Trump's tariffs

New tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on goods from the UK being sold to America are “not good news”, Scotland’s First Minister said

The National (Scotland)

Trump’s tariffs not good news for Scotland – and whole world, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke out after President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% would be applied on exports from the UK to the US.

The Independent UK

Forbes calls on UK ministers to strike trade deal with US after Trump tariffs

The Scottish Deputy First Minister said the UK Government should ‘recognise the potential opportunities of a trade agreement with the US’.

Evening Standard

Scottish industries react to damaging Donald Trump tariffs

THE Scotch Whisky Association has said it is “disappointed” the companies it represents could be impacted by a 10 tariff imposed on US imports…

The National (Scotland)

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Scotch Whisky Association ‘disappointed’ with Donald Trump’s tariff announcement

The SWA said it would continue to support efforts by the UK Government to reach a compromise agreement with Mr Trump’s administration.

Evening Standard

Labour urged to U-turn as hiked Scotch whisky tax 'loses Treasury £300m'

LABOUR have been urged to end the UK’s “damaging” tax policies on Scottish whisky – with an SNP MP saying Westminster has the industry…

The National (Scotland)

Government says it will not ‘water down’ single malt whisky definition

Scotch whisky producers said an application by Defra for protected status for English single malt would be ‘very damaging’ for the Scottish industry.

Evening Standard

'Sabotage on Scotland': Outrage at English single malt whisky definition change

THE Scotch whisky industry and the First Minister have slammed the UK Government after it unveiled plans for a legal definition of English single…

The National (Scotland)

Scotch whisky industry records high global exports despite ‘challenging year’

SCOTCH whisky has had a bumper year globally reporting exports in the billions ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP to call on UK Government to support whisky industry at Westminster debate

A SPEYSIDE MP has secured a Westminster debate on the Government’s support for the Scotch Whisky industry, as they argue the current tax regime is…

The National (Scotland)

Scotch whisky industry hits out as Chancellor increases alcohol duty

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has said the Chancellor’s decision to further increase duty on Scotch Whisky has broken the Prime Minister’s…

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Will Labour resist the ‘killer tactics’ of industry’s enemies of public health?

A new report lays down a challenge to Keir Starmer to take on vested interests of food, drink and tobacco companies

Insider UK

Yousaf to tell Sunak to ‘bring fairness back to the way whisky is treated’

First Minister set to have his first meeting with the Prime Minister today

The National (Scotland)

Island distilleries operating ‘hand to mouth’ due to ferry disruption, industry warns

DISTILLERIES on Jura and Islay are operating “hand to mouth” due to the continued CalMac ferry disruption, the Scotch Whisky Association has…

The National (Scotland)

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…

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The Independent UK

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.

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