Regulations to tackle alcohol misuse in Wales passed

Regulations to tackle alcohol misuse in Wales passed

By Liz Wells 04 February 2026

A landmark policy to help reduce deaths and harm from excess alcohol use is to be extended in Wales.

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.

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.