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These alcoholic products definitions inform their classification. 2.1 Beer In the Finance (No.2) Act 2023, beer is defined as including: ale, porter, stout and any other type of beer any other product which is made or…
Read moreIt is intended for commercial producers, packagers, importers and exporters of alcoholic products. Sometimes the law states that detailed rules on a particular matter can be set out in a notice published by HMRC. This…
Read moreThe UK’s most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is expected to wipe out the vast majority of solar power production as the moon blocks up to 95 per cent of the sun in some areas of the country. The eclipse is set to…
Read moreStaged at the Barbican for a 50-show run, scores of costumed fans have already flocked to the theatre for a taste of this high-shine production, in testament to its cult status. The show has a neat premise: Tokyo high…
Read moreThe government has revealed the first locations where outdated electricity infrastructure will be upgraded, with households living close to these projects eligible for money off their bills. The scheme is due to start in…
Read moreBakery business Janes Pantry, based in Gloucestershire, said it had acquired a number of Coughlans' shops from the liquidators, and would open 20 shops under its own brand. Former staff from Coughlans will be invited to…
Read moreThe IEA explained in a new report that observed stocks had fallen below 7.9 billion barrels for the first time since April 2025: Although the market is projected to return to surplus towards the end of this year, risks…
Read moreThough inflation decreased 0.7 percentage points in June during a brief ceasefire between the US and Iran that brought energy prices down, consumer prices have remained elevated. Price increases hit a three-year high in…
Read moreHighlighting the fragility of global trade, a container ship reportedly paid about $4m (£3m) to jump a queue of vessels waiting to pass through the vital maritime choke point. Ships are now waiting about 10 days for…
Read moreFormer Crystal Palace owner John Textor has been granted a temporary injunction from the High Court to block City-based administrators from selling his 90 per cent stake in Brazilian football club SAF Botafogo. The order…
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