Tag: booze tax

UPPER STREET bar and restaurant owners have slammed a council proposal to tax late night alcohol sales, calling the plan “unfair”. Islington Council’s proposal, which could come into force next year, stipulates that all premises selling alcohol after midnight will be taxed up to £85 per week. Islington Council’s proposal, which could come into force next year, stipulates that all premises selling alcohol after midnight will be taxed up to £85 per week. “It will be a squeeze on small businesses.” said Dominic Pulsford, 36, manager of The Bull on Upper Street.