The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Met Police officer who turned up for work drunk is sacked from the force

Detective Constable Neil Gray was found to be three times the alcohol limit for duty at Jubilee House

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Health experts urge ban on school materials backed by food, drink and gambling firms

Exclusive: Education secretary told sponsored resources misrepresent evidence about diets, alcohol and betting

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025

Trump’s tariffs are now in place. Alcohol, a cup of joe and Toyotas are about to cost a whole lot more

Trump’s tariff rates are the highest the US has seen since the Great Depression

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Guy Makes A “Mistake” To Boost His Ego, Ends Up Single

What would you do if your partner pretended you didn’t exist… right in front of you?

Bored Panda · Aug 7, 2025

Trump's EU Tariffs Could Cost US Alcohol Industry $2 Billion, 25,000 Jobs Ahead of Holidays, Say Industry Groups

The US alcohol industry is urging President Donald Trump to reduce tariffs on alcohol imports from the European Union (EU) before the holiday season, warning of a potential $2 billion loss in sales and 25,000 job cuts.

Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025

Wembley Stadium ‘reviewing alcohol policy for live concerts’ following Oasis fan death

Following the death of 45-year-old Lee Claydon during an Oasis reunion performance last weekend, Wembley Stadium is said to be reviewing its alcohol policy for live music concerts.

BANG Premier · Aug 7, 2025

Why alcohol policies miss those at the highest risk from drinking

People living in the most advantaged areas of Australia tend to drink more alcohol. But people who live in the least advantaged areas suffer the most alcohol-related harms, such as dying from alcohol-related disease or from alcohol-related injuries.

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2025

Lee Claydon GoFundMe Raises Over £15K: How A Fan Fell To His Death During Oasis Concert in London

Lee Claydon, 45, died after a fall at Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert, prompting family calls for answers amid record alcohol sales.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6, 2025

The return of alcopops: sales are booming – and the reason is worrying

BuzzBallz are everywhere this summer, Bacardi Breezer has had a rebrand and Smirnoff Ice is trying to win over the gen Z market as rates of alcohol consumption climb ...

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

Teenagers are turning to ChatGPT for advice. This study shows why that could be dangerous

Roughly 10% of the world’s population are using ChatGPT

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025