Minimum Alcohol Pricing

Minimum pricing could harm pub trade

06-Mar-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pub industry representatives do not believe minimum alcohol pricing in supermarkets and shops will benefit the on-trade, following the introduction of a minimum price in Wales.

Legislation

Spirits will be hit hardest by minimum alcohol pricing

14-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Spirits will be hit the hardest out of all alcohol categories following the Scottish government’s announced plans to back minimum alcohol pricing.

Welsh Government to 'seriously consider' minimum pricing

07-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Wales could implement its own policy on minimum alcohol pricing, the Welsh Government has confirmed, after health minister Mark Drakeford admitted he was “disappointed” by the Coalition’s lack of action on the proposal.

All change for the mismeasure of drink?

03-Feb-2012 By Phil Mellows

As the government prepares to make a major statement on alcohol policy, probably some time in February, there have been some interesting manouvrings going on.

'Lets battle the bingers'

01-Dec-2010

Home Secretary Theresa May will today vow to "reclaim the streets" from drunken louts causing misery in towns across Britain. She will declare war on...

'Scots still to decide on alcohol unit price'

18-Apr-2010

Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has reaffirmed the SNP's commitment to their flagship policy on minimum alcohol pricing. However, she said...