Fraser Grieve
@frasergrieve.bsky.social
Scotch Whisky politics. Deputy Director - Strategy & Communications, Scotch Whisky Association. Chart.PR FCIPR.
“I am firmly backing the SWA’s calls for the UK Government to address this disparity and inherent unfairness in the forthcoming Budget.”
Welcome backing for our ask for a #dutyfreeze and action on the unfairness of the UK duty system by
@johnswinney.bsky.social
Welcome backing for our ask for a #dutyfreeze and action on the unfairness of the UK duty system by
@johnswinney.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“I am firmly backing the SWA’s calls for the UK Government to address this disparity and inherent unfairness in the forthcoming Budget.”
Welcome backing for our ask for a #dutyfreeze and action on the unfairness of the UK duty system by
@johnswinney.bsky.social
Welcome backing for our ask for a #dutyfreeze and action on the unfairness of the UK duty system by
@johnswinney.bsky.social
A significant moment that will reduce the tariff barrier and enable more people in India to enjoy #ScotchWhisky. 🥃 👇
UK and India agree trade deal after three years of negotiations
UK and India agree trade deal after three years of negotiations
Deal could help UK industries hit by Trump tariffs, as ministers say it will add £4.8bn a year to economy by 2040
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Britain and India have agreed a long-desired trade deal that ministers said would add £4.8bn to the UK economy a year by 2040.
The agreement, which was finalised on Tuesday after more than three years of negotiations under successive governments, has long been touted as one of the biggest prizes of Brexit. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A significant moment that will reduce the tariff barrier and enable more people in India to enjoy #ScotchWhisky. 🥃 👇
You can't have two definitions of 'Single Malt' in the UK. You can't undermine the reputation built up by #ScotchWhisky. This must be rethought.
📰 "This is entirely inconsistent with the reputation of single malt whisky, which is famous for its integral connection to place, and would undermine the Single Malt #ScotchWhisky category."
Read our statement on DEFRA English Whisky GI consultation👉 scotch-whisky.co/431JFSI
Read our statement on DEFRA English Whisky GI consultation👉 scotch-whisky.co/431JFSI
February 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
You can't have two definitions of 'Single Malt' in the UK. You can't undermine the reputation built up by #ScotchWhisky. This must be rethought.
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🚨 #ICYMI: Our 2024 #ScotchWhisky export figures are out, as the industry calls on UK and Scottish Governments to provide more support at home amid 'turbulent' global trading conditions and growing domestic pressures.
Read the full release at 🥃 scotch-whisky.co/2024-exports
Read the full release at 🥃 scotch-whisky.co/2024-exports
February 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🚨 #ICYMI: Our 2024 #ScotchWhisky export figures are out, as the industry calls on UK and Scottish Governments to provide more support at home amid 'turbulent' global trading conditions and growing domestic pressures.
Read the full release at 🥃 scotch-whisky.co/2024-exports
Read the full release at 🥃 scotch-whisky.co/2024-exports
A pleasure to attend and support the Prime Minister’s Burn’s Night reception. #ScotchWhisky is a key part of Scotland’s global brand, plays a key role in the UK economy, and welcome to showcase some of the industry’s exceptional distilleries tonight.
January 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A pleasure to attend and support the Prime Minister’s Burn’s Night reception. #ScotchWhisky is a key part of Scotland’s global brand, plays a key role in the UK economy, and welcome to showcase some of the industry’s exceptional distilleries tonight.
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The Treasury has lost out half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch whisky and other spirits was increased by 10.1% in August 2023, according to @scotchwhiskyswa.bsky.social www.insider.co.uk/news/treasur...
Treasury 'lost £500,000 a day' since tax hike on Scotch
Industry association calls on UK Government to raise duty no further on whisky during this Parliament
www.insider.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Treasury has lost out half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch whisky and other spirits was increased by 10.1% in August 2023, according to @scotchwhiskyswa.bsky.social www.insider.co.uk/news/treasur...
A welcome and brave move. People deserve to be able to die with dignity.
🔺 BREAKING: UK Parliament votes in favour of assisted dying bill.
The Commons voted 330 to 275 in favour of moving the bill to the second reading, a majority of 55. Click below for the latest updates.
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The Commons voted 330 to 275 in favour of moving the bill to the second reading, a majority of 55. Click below for the latest updates.
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Assisted dying live: Parliament votes in favour of bill
The Commons voted 330 to 275 in favour of moving the bill to the second reading, a majority of 55
www.thetimes.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:51 PM
A welcome and brave move. People deserve to be able to die with dignity.
Love a train window seat. Such a beautiful part of the country.
November 22, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Love a train window seat. Such a beautiful part of the country.