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Wetherspoons boss warns changes to alcohol duties ‘bad news’ for hospitality

The increases to a number of drinks, set out in the Spring Budget, are set to come into force on Tuesday

The Independent UK

A drink each day or just on the weekends? Here's why alcohol-free days are important

In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behaviour and poorer wellbeing. Events like the just-finished Dry July, Febfast and Hello Sunday Morning – when people voluntarily abstain from alcohol for periods of time – are growing in popularity…

The Conversation

Increased duty on alcohol will ‘cripple’ hospitality businesses

Colin Neill, of Hospitality Ulster, said businesses will have no option but to increase prices.

The Independent UK

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Scotch whisky 'hammer blow' as Tories to tax 75 per cent on a bottle

THE Tory government has been accused of a “complete betrayal” of Scotland’s whisky industry with new rules set to come into force that will…

The National (Scotland)

Alcohol prices rise tomorrow - Find out how much the cost of your tipple will increase by

Prime minister and chancellor behind plans to increase duty on alcoholic drinks

The Independent UK

One drink a day could raise blood pressure – study

Researchers said that people should avoid alcohol altogether.

The Independent UK

‘I can’t believe we’re having this conversation’: the states pushing for 14-year-olds to serve alcohol

As Republican-led states roll back the alcohol service age so teens can serve hard drinks, they also put them in danger

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‘I won’t let the bastards grind me down’: John Lydon on grief, feuds and being an unlikely optimist

Covid, court, bereavement: although the PiL man’s new album could not have been made against a worse backdrop, his glass of non-alcoholic cider remains half full

The Guardian - UK

All of the buzz: A new breakthrough in liquor tech could be the key to avoiding hangovers altogether

A London-based company is perfecting a synthetic alcohol called Alcarelle that it claims will deliver the pleasurable side effects of the drug without the negative ones.

Fortune

Fad diets, midday sun and … coffee on the sofa: 12 doctors on the everyday dangers they avoid

From cosmetic surgery to grapes, and from trampolines to alcohol, a dozen medics tell us the things their experiences have taught them to steer clear of

The Guardian - UK

Amazon’s Prime Day Reveals Consumer Spending Habits And Addictive Shopping Trends

Americans Spend $91.75 Monthly on Amazon, Willing to Give Up Alcohol for a Year to Keep Shopping

Zenger

Made in Chelsea’s Georgia Toffolo opens up about cutting back: ‘Mindful drinking has enriched my life’

Georgia Toffolo has spoken out about her decision to cut back on alcohol, saying consuming less has created “so many positive movements in my life”.

Evening Standard

It’s time for a riesling rethink

Riesling is just made for summer: light, fruity, low in alcohol, and nowhere near as sweet as it used to be

The Guardian - UK

Kristen Bell divides opinion as she reveals she lets her children drink non-alcoholic beer

"You can judge me if you want, I'm not doing anything wrong"

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The Hindu

The ‘spirit’ butterfly effect | Unlike the ‘sober curious’ West, Indians are raising their glasses more now

A resilient economy, premiumisation, neighbourhood bars, and a surge of education and career prospects are all making India one of the fastest growing markets for alcoholic beverages

Cinemablend

Disneyland Is Expanding Alcohol Sales In A Big Way, And Fans Have Opinions

It's the end of an era at Disneyland park, and not all fans are happy with the change.

The Independent UK

United Airlines pilot given suspended prison sentence after showing up for flight ‘staggering drunk’

‘His eyes were glassy, and his mouth pasty’

Evening Standard

Drink-drive fatalities on UK roads hit 12-year high

The Department for Transport said an estimated 260 people were killed in collisions involving a driver over the alcohol limit in 2021

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The Independent UK

Drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high

The Department for Transport said an estimated 260 people were killed in collisions involving a driver over the alcohol limit in 2021.

The National (Scotland)

‘No robust evidence’ to support a ban on alcohol advertising, report reveals

There is “no robust evidence” in favour of a ban on alcohol advertising, a report has insisted.

The Independent UK

Banning alcohol ads would have little impact on consumption, think tank says

The Institute of Economic Affairs said restrictions ‘would certainly not be an evidence-based policy’.

Cinemablend

Kristen Bell Gets Honest About Her Kids Drinking Non-Alcoholic Beer With Dax Shepard After He Got Sober

Kristen Bell opens up about her kids sometimes ordering non-alcoholic beer at restaurants because they sometimes drink them with their dad, Dax Shepard.

The Hindu

Cabinet approves new liquor policy for Kerala

Kerala Cabinet approves State's liquor policy for 2023-24, increasing bar licence fee and liberalising policy for restaurants in tourism zones. Policy also envisages modernisation of toddy shops, stepping up production of IMFL and amendment of laws to promote exports. Relaxations could lead to protests from religious groups and Opposition parties.…

The National (Scotland)

Number receiving alcohol treatment down 40 per cent in past decade, figures show

THE number of people in Scotland starting alcohol treatment has fallen by 40 per cent in the past decade, new figures show.

The Guardian - UK

The joy of citron pressé: why dry July in Paris makes a refreshing change

Giving up alcohol for a month wasn’t hard, even in the apéritif-loving capital. But it opened my eyes to one of France’s simplest pleasures, says writer Alexander Hurst

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