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Portman Group: Code consultation deadline in one week

24-Jan-2012

The Portman Group is calling for people to submit their final responses about changes to the Code of Practice for responsible alcohol marketing, with the consultation deadline closing on 31 January 2012.

BII: police urged to show restraint

30-Jun-2011 By Tony Halstead

Police and local authorities have been urged to show restraint in the way they use the enormous new powers being given to them when the Police &...

Top GP: Drinkers must 'face facts' over their health

09-Aug-2010

The UK's top GP has slammed society's attitude towards drinking, smoking and overeating. Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of GPs, has urged...

Brewers pass labelling test

15-Feb-2010

Britain's brewers have made huge progress in voluntarily labelling cans and bottles with information on units and responsible drinking. The new...

ALMR: promote pubs as responsible

28-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has called on the Government to promote pubs as supervised and responsible drinking environments.

Tories against alcohol tax hike

26-Feb-2008

Raising tax is the "bluntest instrument possible" say Conservatives

Lib Dems: 'Bad bars must pay A&E bills'

20-Sep-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

The Liberal Democrats have called for "irresponsible" bars and nightclubs to contribute towards medical costs of people who arrive at A&E after...

Lib Dems: 'Irresponsible' bars to pay for A&E drunks

14-Sep-2007

Lib Dems want 'irresposible' venues to pay for A&E drunks