Sentence examples for the duty increase from inspiring English sources

"Obviously I'm pleased that the chancellor has had enough sense to halt the duty increase that was due in January.

The HMRC admits they won't make money off the duty increase, so why are they bothering?" Plus, she says, CWF does not get rich brewing black beer.

The duty increase was originally to be introduced last August, but in June Chancellor George Osborne announced that he was postponing it for five months.

The duty increase was originally to be introduced last August, but in June Mr Osborne announced that he was postponing it for five months, saying it was being funded by what he called "larger-than-forecast savings in departmental budgets".

The makers of a well-known brand of cider even advertised their intention to absorb the proposed rise ('Same again Darling. We're covering the cost of the duty increase'[ 18]).

The reason for the duty increases actually has nothing to do with them.

Henry Chevallier, chair of the UK's National Association of Cider Makers, said a pint could cost up to 10p more when the duty increases by 10% above inflation.

"Welfare cuts over the next couple of years largely pay for two tax cuts," said Mr Johnson, "the cancellation of the fuel duty increase and the further increase in the income tax personal allowance".

The BBPA estimates the 4p duty increase will take the average price of a pub pint of lager to at least £3.05, although prices could rise by 5-10p in many areas.

The two biggest spending announcements are the ones to raise the personal tax allowance and to cancel the fuel duty increase.

The government knows they can't continue to hit commuters - that's why they've postponed the fuel duty increase," he said, as activists from the group protested against the anticipated increases at London's Waterloo station.