The Chancellor, John Healey, is expected to raise alcohol duty in Wednesday's Budget, adding about 2p to the price of a pint, according to reports on 27 October. The Treasury has not confirmed the measure.
A report carried by Yahoo News says Healey is "poised to add an extra 2p to the price of a pint". The reports say the rise would come alongside cuts to food tariffs. The rate of the duty increase has not been reported.
The Independent's live blog says industry bodies had urged the Chancellor to abandon plans to increase alcohol duty.
This remains a report until it is confirmed in the statement or by the Treasury. The 2p figure has not been independently checked.