UK Supermarkets Sell 'Deadly' Super-Strong Cider at Low Prices Due to Loophole - Birmingham Live

UK supermarkets sell 'deadly' super-strong cider at low prices due to loophole - Birmingham Live

Alcohol Change UK wants to see the tax loophole closed

Rule allows supermarkets to sell 'deadly' super-strong cider for 'pocket-money prices' - The Mirror

Campaigners want to see the loophole closed, sending the price of some ciders soaring

Supermarkets 'selling deadly cider at low prices' thanks to loophole

Campaigners say manufacturers and retailers are using an apple rule to sell strong cider for as little as soft drinks

Rule allows supermarkets to sell 'deadly' super-strong cider for 'pocket-money prices'

Campaigners want to see the loophole closed, sending the price of some ciders soaring Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle) 12:10, 07 Jun 2025 UK supermarkets are selling ‘deadly’ super-strong cider at low prices because of a tax loophole designed to encourage apple-growing, according to campaigners. The rules mean cider that is between 3.5% and 8.5% ABV is taxed at £9.67 per litre of alcohol, while beer is taxed at £21.01 per litre …