The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Digital ID can be accepted as proof of age for alcohol under new rules

The move aims to provide an alternative to carrying a physical ID at pubs, festivals and concerts

Evening Standard · Sep 14

The new type of ID you can use as proof of age in pubs and shops

The changes to the licensing act that come into force on Tuesday apply to businesses in England and Wales

The Independent UK · Sep 14

A $95,000 Fine for Transporting a 6-Pack of Beer Defies the Eighth Amendment, a Supreme Court Brief Argues

The history of the Excessive Fines Clause shows why Alaska pilot Ken Jouppi should not lose his airplane simply because he helped a passenger defy a local alcohol ban.

Reason · Sep 14

'Vicious': man left to die on verandah after bashing

A man brutally bashed a vulnerable older neighbour and left him to die a "slow and painful death" while he went to get more alcohol, a judge has said.

AAP · Sep 14

Mix 3 tbsp denatured alcohol into 1 quart of water for dirty windows; the two-ingredient formula can make a simple glass cleaner

A university extension service suggests a simple homemade window cleaner. This effective solution uses denatured alcohol mixed with water. The alcohol evaporates quickly, preventing streaks on glass surfaces. Proper ventilation is crucial when using this cleaning mixture. Always test the cleaner in an inconspicuous spot first.

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Passenger train derails in northern France injuring at least 44 people including one seriously

The accident is currently being investigated by police and the train company. Meanwhile, tests for drugs and alcohol on the train driver came back negative.

Euronews · Sep 12

Two in Five Lawyers Screened Positive for Risky Drinking, and Nearly Half Showed High Burnout in National Survey

A survey of about 37,000 lawyers found that 41.8% screened positive for risky drinking and 47.4% for high burnout. Who is most at risk, and where to get help?

Medical Daily · Sep 12

Qualitatively 'happy hours': India’s liquor problem is not what you think

India's food regulator has targeted popular alcohol brands for using neutral spirit and misleading ageing claims. Many Indian liquors are artificially flavored neutral spirits, not aged spirits as advertised. High import duties restrict access to better quality foreign spirits for consumers. Government policies and corruption also limit choices for budget-conscious…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

HC deprecates Pune-only alcohol ban during Ganesh festival, says blanket curbs impermissible

The Bombay High Court criticized Pune's alcohol ban during the Ganesh festival. Authorities were questioned why only Pune faced such restrictions while other regions did not. The court warned of judicial intervention if the arbitrary prohibition order was not withdrawn. It noted that a blanket ban on licensed traders was…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Crisis-Distillation Programme: France pays growers to turn surplus wine into fuel; demand shift endures

In response to an overwhelming surplus of wine, France's government took proactive measures by compensating producers to clear excess stock from the marketplace. This surplus was then transformed through distillation into industrial alcohol. Contributing factors included dwindling consumption rates and declining sales. A budget of €200 million was designated for…

The Times of India · Sep 11