11th May 2015: We look forward to working with the new government to continue to advocate for evidence-based policies in order to mitigate the harms caused to society by alcohol. Drinking is often seen as a personal choice rather than … Read More
AHA comment on Alcohol Concern report on responsible drinking messages
29th April 2015: Responding to research from Alcohol Concern suggesting that the alcohol industry is using responsible drinking messages to promote products rather than help consumers make safer drinking choices, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance … Read More
Alcohol sponsorship and sport: An irresponsible mix
30th March 2015: Today the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) wrote to Richard Scudamore, Chief Executive of the Premier League, calling on him to protect the health and wellbeing of young people around the world by sourcing sponsorship outside of the … Read More
Just three alcoholic drinks a day can cause liver cancer
25th March 2015: Responding to the findings from the World Cancer Research Fund that just three alcoholic drinks a day can cause liver cancer, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) said: “The findings from … Read More
Budget 2015: Chancellor announces cuts in alcohol duty
18th March 2015: Responding to the announcement from the Chancellor George Obsorne that alcohol duty is to be cut, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK said: “It is disgraceful that the Chancellor has once again … Read More
Public call for health warnings on alcohol labels
7th January 2015: Research from the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) has shown that the overwhelming majority of the British public support more nutritional and health information on alcohol product labels, as well as a warning not to drink when … Read More