Darling's hike in beer duty sobering news for publicans ; Big increases in duty on alcohol imposed during yesterday's Budget has left Derby publican Richard Scarff reeling. And he is not alone, as Wendy Roberts discovered.

From: Derby Evening Telegraph | Date: March 13, 2008 | Copyright information

Big increases in duty on alcohol imposed during yesterday's Budget has left Derby publican Richard Scarff reeling. And he is not alone, as Wendy Roberts discovered.

Publican Richard Scarff put his head in his hands and stared hard at the ground.

For a few seconds, the 42-year-old was visibly speechless and lost for words.

"It doesn't happen to me very often," he said. "But I'm shocked and stunned. This is a disaster for the likes of me."

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