Scottish alcohol deaths fall to lowest level since 2019 ALCOHOL deaths in Scotland fell to their lowest level since before the pandemic last year, figures show ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025
'Christmas shows why Scotland must lead way on regulating alcohol marketing' THE festive period is one we see as a time for indulgence and the sight of booze and alcohol brands can be difficult to escape from. The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023
Minimum unit pricing achieves 'main goal' of reducing alcohol harm, report says MINIMUM unit pricing (MUP) has reduced more deaths from alcohol than anticipated and cut hospital admissions while there has been no clear negative… The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023
Campaign group calls on Humza Yousaf to turn tide on alcohol death crisis A CAMPAIGN group featuring more than 30 charities and medical bodies has called on Humza Yousaf to urgently turn the tide on alcohol harm, with… The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2023
Minimum unit pricing saving 'significantly more lives than expected', says charity Alison Douglas, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said the results of the study were “absolutely amazing” and go way beyond what was… The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2023
Alcohol industry 'trying to obstruct public health policy' like adverts ban INDUSTRY claims about the damage curbs on alcohol marketing would do to the economy and businesses in Scotland should be treated with a “healthy… The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2023
Charity urges action over alcohol marketing to tackle deaths SCOTLAND must go beyond minimum unit pricing (MUP) and introduce comprehensive statutory restrictions on alcohol marketing if it is to turn the tide… The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2022
Call to ban booze adverts and raise minimum unit price in Scotland MINISTERS are being urged to do everything they can to restrict alcohol advertising despite key powers being reserved to Westminster. The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022