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Statistics on Alcohol 2012: alcohol dependency drugs on the rise
Figures from the annual Alcohol in England report published today by the NHS Information Centre for health and social care show a huge increase in the...
Scottish drink-drive limit to be lowered
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has announced plans to slash the drink-drive limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg by the end of the...
Researchers claim one in eight deaths in Europe caused by alcohol
The ALICE RAP network of over 150 scientists warns of the need for governments to take action over the problem of alcohol-related deaths, during the project’s...
Scotland sets 50p minimum price for alcohol
The Scottish government has confirmed that it will set the minimum price of alcohol at 50p per unit, five pence higher than expected.
Prime Minister announces minimum pricing policy for England and Wales as new Alcohol Strategy launched
Today sees the launch of the Government's new Alcohol Strategy.
National report warns more people are dying from liver disease than ever before
The number of people dying from liver disease in England is rising, according to the first ever national report on the statistics published today by the National...
Research & Information Officer vacancy at IAS
Applications are invited from graduates for the post of Research and Information Officer to be based at the Institute's London office.
Are estimates of UK alcohol consumption valid? New report from Scotland
A report that reviews the validity and reliability of using alcohol retail sales data to estimate population alcohol consumption for Monitoring and Evaluating Scotland's Alcohol Strategy (MESAS) was...
Scottish Health Committee backs minimum pricing
A minimum price for a unit of alcohol came one step closer today with the publication of the Stage 1 report on the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill...
David Cameron speaks about alcohol
The Prime Minister will today meet doctors, nurses, paramedics and local police on a visit to a hospital in the North East to highlight the cost of...
Scottish government claims minimum pricing is legal
Scottish Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has issued a statement that she has been assured that the principle of minimum pricing is entirely compatible with EU law.
IAS signs open letter to MPs on alcohol pricing
IAS has joined leading health groups in writing an open letter to MPs, calling them to support firmer pricing policies for alcohol.
Churches and Charities urge PM to take strong action on alcohol pricing
A coalition of national Churches and charities has written to the Prime Minister asking him to introduce a minimum unit price on all alcohol sold in Britain when...
Rise in alcohol-related deaths reported
The Office of National Statistics today released figures showing that alcohol-related deaths in the UK increased in 2010 to 8,790. This figure is higher than 2009, when...
Science & Technology Committee publish report on drinking guidelines
The Science and Technology Committee have released a report urging the Government to review its sensible drinking guidelines. The report, published today, is the result...
Science & Technology Committee publish report on drinking guidelines
The Science and Technology Committee have released a report urging the Government to review its sensible drinking guidelines.
David Cameron calls for Minimum Price
David Cameron today declared he would overrule Cabinet colleagues to push through plans setting a minimum price for alcohol, it has been reported. Officials have been ordered...
IAS joins leading health experts in call to ban cut-price alcohol
Yesterday (14 December), IAS joined leading health experts in writing a letter to the Daily Telegraph to ask the Coalition Government to tackle the problem...
IAS joins NGOs in call for a new EU Alcohol Strategy by 2013
IAS has joined forces with NGOs from across Europe today to call on European governments and the European Commission to develop a strategy for the European...
Minimum Pricing Bill introduced in Scottish Parliament
On 31 October 2011, the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament.
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