Landlords' despair for the fate of spirit firms

LANDLORDS have raised the alarm over the strains on whisky and gin makers as 38% of pub bosses said one of their suppliers has gone bust in the last year.

- LIZZY BUCHAN

And the situation has worsened in the 12 months since the previous 2024 UK Spirits Alliance survey that had the figure at 25%.

Distillers are urging the Chancellor to consider a freeze on excise duty in the upcoming Budget.