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ALCOHOL

Heavy drinkers 'more likely' to buy no/lo alcohol drinks

By Liz Wells 24 September 2025

People who drink at ‘risky’ levels are more likely to consume so-called no/lo alcohol drinks, new research reveals.

ALCOHOL

Health experts urge Government action on problem drinking

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

The Government’s plans to tackle problem drinking ‘are not sufficient to address the scale and complexity of harm’, warn health experts.

ONS

Alcohol related deaths in UK at record levels, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 06 February 2025

There were a record 10,473 alcohol-related deaths in the UK in 2023, new figures have revealed.

PREVENTION

NHS South East London unveils plan to tackle alcohol harm

By Liz Wells 15 January 2025

NHS South East London is set to take action against the growing public health impact of alcohol, following a new report outlining measures to improve treatment, reduce harm, and alleviate costs on ...

ALCOHOL

Streeting urged to make alcohol harm a top priority

By Lee Peart 19 December 2024

Public health groups have called on secretary of state for health and social care, Wes Streeting, to make addressing alcohol harm a top priority in 2025.

ALCOHOL

Scotland increases minimum unit price of alcohol

By Liz Wells 30 September 2024

The minimum price per unit of alcohol in Scotland is to increase by 15p to 65p from midnight today (30 September) to increase the positive effects of the policy and to take account of inflation.

NHS CONFEDERATION

Latest Health Survey figures 'raise some concerns', leader says

By Lee Peart 07 June 2024

NHS Confederation director of policy, Dr Layla McCay has expressed ‘concerns' at the latest Health Survey statistics which show an increase in the proportion of adults drinking at higher risk levels.