Alcohol

Councillor Ruairi Kelly asked officers what steps were being taken to crackdown on counterfeit alcohol

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Fake Glen's vodka sold in stores across a Scottish city rasies 'serious concerns'

Pints will be served at Hampden for the rugby clash

Pints will be served at Hampden for the rugby clash

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Fans call out double standards over football alcohol ban at Hampden

The minimum price of alcohol has risen from 50p to 65p a unit in Scotland

The minimum price of alcohol has risen from 50p to 65p a unit in Scotland

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'It saves lives': Experts urge England to follow Scotland on minimum unit pricing

The ban on drinking during games has created a safer environment

The ban on drinking during games has created a safer environment

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Football and alcohol has always been a toxic combination

Health Secretary Neil Gray announced a further delay to bringing in restrictions on alcohol marketing last week

Health Secretary Neil Gray announced a further delay to bringing in restrictions on alcohol marketing last week

Scottish Government 'resting on laurels' of minimum unit pricing

John Swinney's government will deliver the Budget later this year

John Swinney's government will deliver the Budget later this year

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SNP 'considering tax' on retailers selling alcohol and cigarettes

Christina McKelvie welcomed the figures

Christina McKelvie welcomed the figures

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Drug treatment waiting times meet national target in Scotland

Campaigners say that minimum unit pricing has saved lives but more needs to be done

Campaigners say that minimum unit pricing has saved lives but more needs to be done

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'Ticking timebomb': Alcohol-related deaths reach record high across the UK

A bus journey over the border could prove profitable

A bus journey over the border could prove profitable

Counting the cost of minimum pricing when taking a trip to England

MSPs voted to increase the minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland

MSPs voted to increase the minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland

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Minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland set to increase as MSPs back plan

Is it about limiting reputational damage associated with alcohol-related anti-social behaviour?

Is it about limiting reputational damage associated with alcohol-related anti-social behaviour?

What's the true motive for Big Alcohol social responsibility schemes?

A statement on MUP is due on February 8

A statement on MUP is due on February 8

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Scottish Government plans to increase minimum unit price – all you need to know

Sandesh Gulhane clashed with charity chief Justina Murray on the impact of minimum unit pricing

Sandesh Gulhane clashed with charity chief Justina Murray on the impact of minimum unit pricing

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'It saves lives': Charity boss schools Tory MSP on minimum unit pricing

Drink spiking is most likely an under-reported crime

Drink spiking is most likely an under-reported crime

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Scots urged to be vigilant for drink spiking over festive period

Christmas is becoming harder for those in recovery from alcohol problems because of a 'saturation' of marketing, say campaigners

Christmas is becoming harder for those in recovery from alcohol problems because of a 'saturation' of marketing, say campaigners

'Christmas shows why Scotland must lead way on regulating alcohol marketing'

The bar proposed to open for three home games this month

The bar proposed to open for three home games this month

Matchday mobile pub outside Celtic Park rejected due to 'public safety'

The results come despite alcohol duty on spirits being increased by 10.1% in August

The results come despite alcohol duty on spirits being increased by 10.1% in August

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Scottish whisky industry set to celebrate bumper year

Powers over alcohol advertising lie in part with the UK Government

Powers over alcohol advertising lie in part with the UK Government

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'Frustrating' Scotland does not have full power over alcohol advertising

The current policy of 50p per unit is set to expire next year

The current policy of 50p per unit is set to expire next year

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Alcohol cost to rise as ministers plan to increase minimum unit price

BBC bosses rapped Reporting Scotland producers over the 'skewed' graph

BBC bosses rapped Reporting Scotland producers over the 'skewed' graph

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BBC producers rapped over 'skewed' alcohol deaths graph

SNP president Michael Russell hit out at the BBC for its alcohol deaths report

SNP president Michael Russell hit out at the BBC for its alcohol deaths report

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BBC pushing 'anti-indy agenda' with 'skewed' alcohol deaths chart, says SNP president

The drugs and alcohol minister discussed the figures on Tuesday (Jane Barlow/PA)

The drugs and alcohol minister discussed the figures on Tuesday (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Ban on alcohol advertising not entirely ruled out, says minister

Figures released today show alcohol-related deaths are at the highest number since 2008.

Figures released today show alcohol-related deaths are at the highest number since 2008.

Scots campaign seeks to remove alcohol-related deaths stigma

There were 1276 deaths attributed to alcohol-specific causes last year

There were 1276 deaths attributed to alcohol-specific causes last year

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Number of alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland at highest since 2008

The Scottish Government never claimed that minimum unit pricing was the solution for the problem of excess alcohol consumption in Scotland

The Scottish Government never claimed that minimum unit pricing was the solution for the problem of excess alcohol consumption in Scotland

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Minimum pricing for alcohol must remain in place as research continues

Rishi Sunak faced heckles as he pulled a pint on a beer festival visit

Rishi Sunak faced heckles as he pulled a pint on a beer festival visit

WATCH: Rishi Sunak heckled over ‘ironic’ pint pulling stunt after alcohol duty rise

A study from Public Health Scotland found that alcohol deaths have reduced by more than a tenth since the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing in 2018

A study from Public Health Scotland found that alcohol deaths have reduced by more than a tenth since the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing in 2018

Minimum Unit Pricing reduces alcohol deaths by 13 per cent in Scotland, study finds

Scotch whisky chief setback after surgery

Scotch whisky chief setback after surgery

Scotch whisky chief setback after surgery

The man consumed his own alcohol onboard and was physically and verbally aggressive according to the airline

The man consumed his own alcohol onboard and was physically and verbally aggressive according to the airline

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Scot banned from airline for life for ‘disgraceful behaviour’

Charities and medical practitioners have called for increased and sustained investment in alcohol services and recovery support

Charities and medical practitioners have called for increased and sustained investment in alcohol services and recovery support

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Campaign group calls on Humza Yousaf to turn tide on alcohol death crisis

Proposals to severely restrict the advertising of alcohol in Scotland have been sent 'back to the drawing board'

Proposals to severely restrict the advertising of alcohol in Scotland have been sent 'back to the drawing board'

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Alcohol advertising ban proposals sent 'back to drawing board', says Humza Yousaf

'Encouraging' minimum unit pricing research shows reduction in alcohol-related deaths

'Encouraging' minimum unit pricing research shows reduction in alcohol-related deaths

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'Encouraging' minimum unit pricing research shows reduction in alcohol-related deaths

Photo: Dylan de Jonge on Unsplash

Photo: Dylan de Jonge on Unsplash

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Alcohol industry 'trying to obstruct public health policy' like adverts ban

Jeremy Hunt has announced duties on draught beer and cider will be paused - but the drinks sector still faces rocketing prices

Jeremy Hunt has announced duties on draught beer and cider will be paused - but the drinks sector still faces rocketing prices

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Hunt's 'Brexit pub guarantee' ruse 'hard to tolerate', says top Scottish economist

Scotland's Public Health Minister will meet leading figures in the drinks sector to hear their concerns

Scotland's Public Health Minister will meet leading figures in the drinks sector to hear their concerns

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Drinks firms slam Scottish plans for marketing curbs

The younger generations are drinking less alcohol than those that came before them

The younger generations are drinking less alcohol than those that came before them

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Will next generation of Yes-backing, booze-shunning Scots herald a cultural shift?

Glass bottles left behind after a Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium

Glass bottles left behind after a Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium

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Scots back alcohol sponsorship having 'no place in sport', survey finds

A new report has shown that minimum unit pricing has reduced alcohol consumption in Scotland

A new report has shown that minimum unit pricing has reduced alcohol consumption in Scotland

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Minimum unit pricing cuts alcohol consumption, according to new report

Alcohol has been banned in all World Cup stadiums in a last minute U-turn from Qatar

Alcohol has been banned in all World Cup stadiums in a last minute U-turn from Qatar

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Qatar in last-minute booze ban U-turn for World Cup stadiums

A consultation on restricting alcohol is aiming to create a more

A consultation on restricting alcohol is aiming to create a more

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Recovering alcoholics speak out on impact of advertising on addiction

Darren McGarvey spoke about his own experience of poverty and addiction during his BBC Reith Lecture speech on freedom from want

Darren McGarvey spoke about his own experience of poverty and addiction during his BBC Reith Lecture speech on freedom from want

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Darren McGarvey issues rallying call to working class during BBCR4 Reith Lecture

Is it beneficial to drink a massively overpriced, mind-altering product?

Is it beneficial to drink a massively overpriced, mind-altering product?

Despite what Burns said, freedom and whisky do not gang thigither

‘Clear evidence’ was produced

‘Clear evidence’ was produced

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Alcohol’s link to cancer highlighted in updated guidance for healthcare professionals

Owen Thompson visited Steve and Jo Stewart at Stewart Brewing in Loanhead to discuss the energy crisis

Owen Thompson visited Steve and Jo Stewart at Stewart Brewing in Loanhead to discuss the energy crisis

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'It's never been so challenging': Scottish breweries fight for more energy bill support

Fred Parry said lessons must be learned from his son's death

Fred Parry said lessons must be learned from his son's death

NHS admits failures ‘may’ have contributed to death of grieving father’s alcoholic son

'I want to end the stigma:' Glasgow woman talks about impact of alcohol abuse on her family

'I want to end the stigma:' Glasgow woman talks about impact of alcohol abuse on her family

'I want to end the stigma:' Glasgow woman talks about impact of alcohol abuse on her family

The report revealed that two-thirds of those who died were male

The report revealed that two-thirds of those who died were male

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Alcohol deaths in Scotland reach highest level since 2008

ScotRail banned alcohol on its trains at the start of the pandemic

ScotRail banned alcohol on its trains at the start of the pandemic

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ScotRail's alcohol ban to stay in place 'for foreseeable future'

The charity has said action needs to go beyond minimum unit pricing

The charity has said action needs to go beyond minimum unit pricing

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Charity urges action over alcohol marketing to tackle deaths

48% of Scots favour a ban on ads

48% of Scots favour a ban on ads

Charity pushes for new laws to restrict how alcohol is advertised

Alcohol for sale in an Edinburgh off-licence. File photo.

Alcohol for sale in an Edinburgh off-licence. File photo.

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Nicola Sturgeon pens foreword for WHO report highlighting minimum alcohol pricing success

The statistics found ‘stark inequalities’ among the poorest and most affluent adults in terms of alcohol-related incidents

The statistics found ‘stark inequalities’ among the poorest and most affluent adults in terms of alcohol-related incidents

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Alcohol deaths five times more likely in deprived areas

Alcohol has long been peddled as a means of subduing (mainly) working people

Alcohol has long been peddled as a means of subduing (mainly) working people

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Despite well-intentioned laws, our drinking habits are too deeply ingrained

There is no way of stopping the alcohol industry from creating as many new drinks as it likes

There is no way of stopping the alcohol industry from creating as many new drinks as it likes

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Minimum pricing for alcohol is doing more harm than good