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Behind the bar: What publicans really think about alcohol policy Balance and the Institute of Alcohol Studies have published a fascinating new report,which interviewed 200 publicans about their views on drinking patterns, public health policies, […]
Under the influence? Perspectives of alcohol in the parliamentary workplace among UK MPs and staff New research from the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) looks behind the curtain to explore the prevalence, perceptions, and impact […]
HelloFresh suspends alcohol samples after campaign Meal kit delivery company HelloFresh has stopped sending out alcohol samples following a Suffolk woman’s campaign. Samantha Morgan, who is in recovery, contacted HelloFresh after a complementary can of […]
SHAAP launches collaborative project on alcohol and women Alcohol harms affect women in distinct ways that have been under researched, under recognised, and underserved by policy. Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) is launching […]
One in five alcohol products sold in the UK fail to meet minimum voluntary labelling guidelines set by the alcohol industry regulator, the Portman Group, new analysis finds. The study of over 530 alcohol product […]
MP calls for better alcohol labelling In an article for The House, Sadik Al-Hassan MP explains why the government’s pledge to introduce mandatory alcohol labels is so important. ‘Like many people, I drink. This isn’t […]
New figures published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that 9,809 people died from conditions caused by alcohol across the UK in 2024. Responding to news, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Chair at […]
Charities urge next Senedd to prioritise action on alcohol harm Five charities supporting people in Wales have published a joint call to action on alcohol harm ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections, urging members of […]
Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced that it has not been possible to get executive agreement on the implementation of Minimum Unit Pricing in Northern Ireland, and therefore cannot bring forward the legislation […]
No more half measures: Alcohol Focus Scotland’s manifesto for the 2026 Scottish elections Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) have launched a new manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish elections, calling on the next elected parliament to […]
