英国酒店和饮料行业团体警告总理雷切尔·里夫斯不要提高酒精消费税, 冒着行业损失和收入下降的风险. UK hospitality and drinks trade groups warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves against raising alcohol excise duties, risking industry losses and revenue decline.

英国酒店和饮料贸易团体警告财政大臣雷切尔·里夫斯 （Rachel Reeves） 不要在即将到来的预算中提高酒精消费税，理由是这可能会对一个每年为公共财政贡献 150 亿英镑的行业造成伤害。 UK hospitality and drinks trade groups have cautioned Chancellor Rachel Reeves against raising alcohol excise duties in the upcoming Budget, citing potential harm to an industry that contributes £15 billion annually to public finances. 他们争辩说,增加税收可以减少销售和政府收入。 They argue that increased taxes could decrease sales and government revenue. 葡萄酒和精神贸易协会呼吁两年冻结酒精税,强调先前的增税已经导致大量收入损失。 The Wine & Spirit Trade Association has called for a two-year freeze on alcohol duties, emphasizing that prior tax hikes have already led to significant revenue losses.