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Our reporter ben king has the details. When drinkers gather at londons King Charles Pub this evening, there will be a new tax regime in place. Changes announced in March Come Into Effect today taxing stronger drinks more and weaker drinks less. At the same time, Alcohol Duties rise with inflation up by io. I . The result a complex series of changes. 12 sparkling wine will be i9p cheaper as higher rates for fizz are abolished. A can of pre mixed gin and tonic will be 5p cheaper. But a bottle of 12 still wine will rise 44p. A bottle of vodka up 76p and a bottle of 20 port up £1. 30. So among drinkers, there will be some winners and losers. But the wine and spirits industry, which sees many of its products hit with higher taxes, says customers will see higher prices and less choice. We have the biggest duty incre ....
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A weekup call for American American cities. 321. Plus tis the season, perhaps the only thing republicans and democrats can agree on, tonight, the history of the capitol tree. He is a physicist and expert in mid evil history and may very well be the next defense secretary. His name is ashton carter. President obama tapped him to replace chuck hagel but how would he change the pentagon. We have details. The man who appears in line to be president obamas fourth secretary of defense has been a fixture in the National Security world for years and most recently was the number two in charge at the pentagon. Ashton carter who likes to be called ash made his mark as a top weapons buyer sheparding in a 10 year plan to safe 500 billion. He lifted two priorities, Getting Better weapons to the troops and getting the public a be ....
The full forecast later on. To salvage the brexit trade talks. Intensive discussions in london its saturday december the 5th. Our top story failed to resolve key issues, such Boris Johnson will speak to the president of the european as fishing rights. Michel barnier has just told reporters commission this afternoon, to try to achieve a breakthrough as fishing rights. Michel barnier hasjust told reporters he as fishing rights. Michel barnier has just told reporters he would continue to look for a way to do a in negotiations on a post brexit trade agreement. Talks were put on hold last trade deal with britain. We keep night, after a week of intensive discussions in london failed to resolve key Sticking Points, calm, as always, and if there is including fishing rights. Our Political Correspondent still a way, we wil ....