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13332Applying behavioural insights to cut alcohol with no- and low-alcohol drinks

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Applying behavioural insights to cut alcohol with no- and low-alcohol drinks

Neeraj Rahal, Ailidh Finlayson, and Filippo Bianchi

30th June 2026

13324The end of premiumisation?

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The end of premiumisation?

Emma Thompson

24th June 2026

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In Latin America, parts of the alcohol industry have been linked to serious labour abuses.

Migrant workers exploited. Conditions described as modern slavery.

Behind the profits, there’s a human cost.

🎥 Watch the full film: https://youtu.be/gEs1IW58bd0

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Misinformation around cancer includes information on dangerous or ineffective supplements, and alcohol industry materials omitting evidence.

🎙️Listen to our latest podcast on the topic, with Melissa Dando, @WCRF_UK & Sue Taylor, @BalanceNE 🎧

https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alcohol-and-cancer-fighting-back-against-misinformation/

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Another heartbreaking story of a life lost to a “killer loophole” in alcohol licensing.

Carla Black died aged 38 after having 18 bottles of wine delivered to her door in her final week, by rapid online delivery 🧵

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New pub menu, just one tweak: putting alcohol-free drinks at the top of the list cut alcohol ordered by 15% in the UK.

➡️ Public health win
➡️ No drop in spend for pubs

Our latest blog by @B_I_Team digs into the behavioural science behind it. @nesta_uk

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