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Craig Paton & Peter A Walker

Minimum unit pricing 'had no significant economic impact' on industry

Minimum unit pricing (MUP) has had no economic impact on the alcoholic drinks industry in Scotland, a report commissioned by Public Health Scotland has found.

MUP has been in force since 2018 - following a protracted legal battle - and placed a minimum charge of 50p on each unit of alcohol.

Concerns were raised ahead of its enforcement about its impact on the drinks industry, but the report found no significant economic ramifications.

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