Deep concern expressed about the recent budget, which threatens the long-term sustainability of the UK’s food and drink supply chain

Wholesalers react with many criticising the Chancellor for a lack of vision which will result in a heavy financial burden on the sector

Several measures that support growth are welcomed, while concerns are highlighted over an estimated £110m in direct wage costs to the sector

FWD’s Chief Executive James Bielby shares the latest announcements from the Chancellor to see how this year’s spring budget will affect the wholesale sector

The government has announced an extension to the current freeze on alcohol duty to 1 August 2023

As Rishi Sunak delivers the Budget, we assess the key points affecting the sector

Wholesalers putting HMRC under pressure to reassess allocation of cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco during the purchasing restrictions

Rishi Sunak’s measures have been applauded by foodservice wholesalers, although there is continued frustration and disappointment at the lack of sector-specific support for wholesalers

While the mini budget aims to reignite the hospitality sector with a raft of support measures, wholesalers are still in crisis and in desperate need of support, say FWD.

Chancellor hoping to reignite the hospitality sector by slashing VAT to 5% and introducing a discount scheme to encourage people to eat out in August