alcohol prices

Economy

Fancy a beer? Where in Europe will you have to pay the most tax on it?

The EU requires member states to levy a minimum excise duty on beer but the majority of countries actually charge more.

19/10/2024

Business

Alcohol and tobacco in Europe: How much are you being charged?

Price levels vary significantly in the EU, with the highest prices being 2.4 times the lowest. Variations differ with factors such as tax and labour costs playing a role.

29/07/2024

Economy

Beer prices in Europe: How much will fans pay during the 2024 Euros?

Beer prices vary widely across European capitals, with the highest costs found in the Nordic region, the UK, and France. The rankings shift significantly when considering the price level for alcoholic beverages calculated using purchasing power parities.

14/06/2024

Markets

Brewing up demand: Heineken's foaming beer sales beat forecasts

The Dutch brewer sold more beer in Q1 compared with the same time last year, with sales of premium brands doing particularly well.

24/04/2024

Travel News

Spanish cruise outrage as ‘all-inclusive’ drinks come with a cost

Norwegian Cruise Line's ‘Free at Sea’ drinks deal comes with a catch in Spanish waters.

22/09/2023

Food and Drink

Sobering thought: UK pubs introduce "unhappy hour" surge pricing

Terrible news for drinkers in the UK. Britain's biggest pub company is about to adopt surge pricing, meaning the cost of drinking will go up at popular times.

14/09/2023

Health news

Alcohol-related deaths are rising in the US. What about in Europe?

Experts have warned that there is no safe threshold for drinking alcohol in terms of health risks.

16/08/2023

Travel News

Holidays in Dubai just got cheaper as 30 per cent alcohol tax scrapped

The move is expected to further the appeal of Dubai to tourists drawn by its more liberal lifestyle, compared to other Gulf cities.

04/01/2023

Food and Drink

UK supermarkets fear shoppers won't buy foods for football World Cup

As the cost-of-living crisis bites harder into people's wallets, football's World Cup could be nightmare before Christmas for Britain's supermarkets

01/11/2022

United Kingdom

Industry leaders want help from UK government to avoid pub closures

Thousands of UK pubs face last orders for good as the cost of living crisis and soaring energy bills sees massive increase in bills

01/09/2022

World News

What is the most expensive country in Europe for alcohol?

And where is it cheapest?

07/09/2019

Living

A hop farming revival is currently happening in Europe

How did European hop farmers adapt and start this resurgence in the wake of the craft beer movement?

24/04/2019

World News

Climate change to make beer prices soar with temperatures, study says

Scientists say extreme weather and drought will hit barley crops used to make beer, bringing higher prices

16/10/2018