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Studies investigate impact of alcohol minimum unit pricing

RESEARCHERS investigating the impact of alcohol pricing in Scotland have said that, overall, sales have been reduced. Following the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP)...

What the buck? Scots fuming over Buckfast price hike

SCOTS have been left fuming following the announcement that Buckfast will receive a price hike in the latest UK budget announcement.  Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed...

“Sofalising” trend is hitting pub takings, warns beer boss

THE boss of beer firm Tennent’s says the new trend for “sofalising” is keeping Scots away from the nation’s pubs. Mike Lees, chief executive of...

Minimum price law would reduce number of violent crimes

By Christine Lavelle A SCOTTISH police chief has hailed the idea of a minimum price of alcohol in Scotland, saying it could contribute to a...

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