The government has announced that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for more than 10,000 businesses through the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme. But this will not include breweries.
“Today’s announcement will cut energy bills for over 10,000 manufacturers, helping businesses to compete, win, and create good jobs across the country, and to deliver our modern Industrial Strategy,” said chancellor Rachel Reeves.
But the British Beer & Pub Association has said the government’s decision to omit brewers from its electricity bills cuts is “deeply disappointing”.
Chief executive, Emma McClarkin, said: “To not extend this offer to our world-renowned brewers, who are already one of the most highly taxed sectors, is a deeply disappointing decision which will pile further unfair economic pressure on an industry already operating on thin margins.
“Not recognising our brewers as important contributors to the government’s growth agenda and denying them the chance to apply for relief not only risks UK investment, but undermines ambitions for a more prosperous, successful Britain.”
