Underage Alcohol Sales

Underage alcohol sales in UK pubs hit record low

06-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

A survey of more than 12,000 schoolchildren has revealed that the number of underage alcohol purchases taking place in the UK’s pubs is at an all-time low.

Free responsible retailing scheme helps "reduce crime"

12-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

Police in Derbyshire are championing a free responsible retailing training course which they say has led to a drop in crime rates, in particular underage alcohol purchases.

Crimestoppers offering £1,000 rewards for information on underage alcohol sales in Norfolk

18-Sep-2012 By Adam Pescod

Norfolk Crimestoppers is offering cash rewards of up to £1,000 for information leading to the successful charge of those selling alcohol to young people under 18 and proxy sales of alcohol by adults for young people under 18.

Top cop urges tough action on underage sales

23-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

High-profile ex-policeman Brian Paddick has labelled enforcement of underage alcohol sales "laughable" and suggested licences should be revoked after...

3. David Cameron, Prime Minister and George Osborne, Chancellor

27-May-2010 By Tony Halstead

The Morning Advertiser's top 50 most influential people in the pub industry.

Two strikes underage alcohol rule in today

29-Jan-2010 By Ewan Turney

The "two strikes and you're out" rule on underage alcohol sales comes in to force today. Councillors and licensing officers can now also call for a licence reviews themselves, rather than wait for local people or police to raise concerns.

Lords question two-strikes rule on underage sales

08-Jul-2009 By John Harrington

Lords have challenged the Government to prove why a two-strikes-and-you're-out rule is needed for underage alcohol sales. The plan was agreed during...

Club loses underage sales appeal

25-Mar-2008 By John Harrington

A licensee has lost his Crown Court appeal against a licence suspension for three underage alcohol sales. Jeffrey Barnett was told he was "driving a...