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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Helen William

The reason Brits are ditching alcohol in January – and it’s not health

The pursuit of financial savings has overtaken health improvements as the leading motivation for Britons participating in Dry January, according to a charity's latest findings.

Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind the initiative, estimates a "staggering" 17.5 million individuals plan to abstain from alcohol for the entire month.

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