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The government has signed off on the Heads of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015. Despite the fact that the Heads themselves are not legally binding, drinks groups believe that this is a landmark announcement signalling the government’s intent to...

2 September, Brussels - The Scottish health professions are increasing their efforts to challenge the continued opposition by global alcohol producers to the implementation of Scotland's Alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) policy. On 5th September in...

The following is an excerpt from Drugs: Without the Hot Air, by David Nutt  (2012 UIT Cambridge). A terrifying new “legal high” has hit our streets. Methyl-carbonol, known by the street name “wiz,” is a clear liquid that causes cancers, liver problems...

Drinks producers and retailers have today announced a significant range of voluntary industry actions to help the Government tackle alcohol misuse and promote responsible drinking. In response to the partnership challenge set by Government, businesses...

Proposed government legislation would make alcohol even more expensive in Ireland. Could this actually be good news for the wine category? In Ireland, you’re never far from a good drink and a good philosophical debate, as any visitor to a Dublin pub...