The UK supreme court has backed the Scottish government’s plans to introduce a minimum price for all alcoholic drinks in a decisive victory for Nicola Sturgeon.
IRELAND MUST WAIT to ban the sale of cheap alcohol until the Northern Ireland Executive brings in similar rules, according to Health Minister Simon Harris.
Shopkeepers are being armed with breathalysers by police for the first time in Britain due to major problems with street drinking.
PUBS and clubs can continue to trade 24 hours a day after the State Government backed down on changes proposed to new liquor laws.
B&NES Council is supporting Alcohol Awareness Week 2017 (13th-19th November), which will focus on encouraging individuals and their families to start a conversation about problematic alcohol misuse.
HONG KONG, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced Thursday that wine re-exported from Hong Kong will enjoy instant customs clearance in all districts of the Chinese mainland from Nov. 9 onwards.
The number of alcohol-specific deaths in the UK in 2016 remains unchanged since 2013 but continue to be concentrated in the poorest areas of the country.
Minimum unit pricing on alcohol could prevent nearly three deaths a week, bring about a reduction in crime, and reduce hospital admissions by over 4,000 per year, a health body has claimed.
The Manitoba government will allow only private businesses to offer retail marijuana sales but have the public sector regulate the industry.
TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High prices, unfair taxation and outdated rules continue to frustrate Canada’s bar and restaurant owners.