The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Scottish Government launches review on minimum alcohol pricing

A REVIEW is now underway on minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland after it was delayed by the pandemic.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2022

Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland could rise as SNP ministers launch review

The controversial policy was introduced by the Scottish Government in May 2018 as a way of reducing the appeal of cheap high-strength drinks.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2022

Charity pushes for new laws to restrict how alcohol is advertised

A CHARITY and a group of international experts are calling on the Scottish Government to introduce statutory restrictions on how alcohol is marketed…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2022

From nudity and showering to alcohol: The surprising things you can be fined for when you visit these resorts in Spain

You could get fined hundreds of pounds if you do some of these common things

Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022

Decades of pain, mistrust and a desire to self-medicate lead to heavier drink pours at Baltimore gay bars

BALTIMORE -- Robert Lynch simply assumed that all bars served the same powerful drinks he was used to getting at LGBTQ bars in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022

BMX champion Rhys Kember jailed for soliciting nude photos from multiple teenage girls

The court heard Rhys Kember solicited nude photos from five girls over a four-year period, sometimes in exchange for alcohol.

ABC News · Jun 27, 2022

What Dry July means to three women who quit alcohol in life-changing decision

Thinking of trying Dry July? Three women who have quit alcohol at various stages over the past two-and-a-half years explain how it has changed their lives.

ABC News · Jun 26, 2022

Booze now, pay later apps prompt concern

Experts are worried people using buy now, pay later services for alcohol will lead to "financial hangovers".

AAP · Jun 26, 2022

Jody Lynch opens up about his battle with alcohol addiction and being the best father to his children

"I remember thinking my kids would be better off without me"

Belfast Live · Jun 26, 2022

Wallsend shop's alcohol licence revoked after 65,000 illegal cigarettes found on premises

Multiple agencies requested the council revoke the licence after tens of thousands of cigarettes and nearly 14 kilograms of illegal tobacco were discovered within the shop

Chronicle Live · Jun 26, 2022