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        <title>Fall in alcohol deaths due to economic downturn</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/fall-in-alcohol-deaths-due-to-economic-downturn</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Office for National Statistics has published new statistics today looking at alcohol deaths.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:11:48 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Hospital admissions for alcohol due to rise to 1.5m per year by 2015</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/hospital-admissions-for-alcohol-due-to-rise</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Rates of alcohol-related hospital admissions are due to rise to 1.5m per year by the end of this parliament if the Government does not invest in alcohol services, according to a report published today.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Supermarkets should have separate alcohol aisles</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/supermarkets-should-have-separate-alcohol-aisles</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Research published today by Alcohol Concern reveals the true extent of alcohol displays in supermarkets. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Alcohol Concern pulls out of 'responsibility deal on alcohol'</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/responsibility-deal-on-alcohol</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Health Ministers and the drinks industry came under fire today as Alcohol Concern and other health groups refused to sign the Government’s flagship responsibility deal with industry to encourage sensible drinking. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Pioneering coalition urges Government to deliver a meaningful alcohol budget</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/pioneering-coalition-urges-government-to-deliver-a-meaningful-alcohol-budget</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A sneak preview of a report set to be published in the next few weeks reveals that alcohol is being sold for pocket money prices across Northern England and Scotland. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Emergency departments must do more to tackle underage alcohol harms</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/emergency-departments-must-do-more-to-tackle-underage-alcohol-harms</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A new briefing by the Alcohol Concern Youth Policy Project reveals that many emergency departments can implement policies and practices which save money and reduce harm. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:12:49 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>The devastating impact of super-strength white ciders on England’s homeless</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/impact-of-super-strength-white-ciders</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A new report on super-strength white ciders reveals the devastating impact these cheap and very strong alcoholic drinks are having on the health of homeless people across England. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Without radical action rise in alcohol-related hospital admissions will continue</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/without-radical-action</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The latest figures produced by the NHS show that alcohol and the harm it does continues to be one of the biggest problems facing the country. With alcohol-related hospital admissions topping one million for the first time, more than double the admissions in 2002/3, the £2.7bn annual cost of alcohol misuse will also rise.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 12:40:16 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Alcohol-related crime higher in London than rest of England</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/Reducing-impact-harm-London-press</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A new report published today by the charity Alcohol Concern shows that London has the highest rates of alcohol-related crime compared to anywhere else in England. There are 12 alcohol-related crimes in London per 1,000 compared to the England average of 8 per 1,000. London also has the highest rates of alcohol-related violent crimes and sexual offences.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:23:04 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Greater scrutiny by Church of alcohol investments welcomed</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/greater-scrutiny-by-church-of-alcohol-investments-welcomed</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ In a new policy released this week, the Church of England removes the existing barrier to investment in business with over 25% alcohol-related turnover, and replaces it with an ethical social responsibility test. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:16:13 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Enquiry into safe alcohol limits welcomed</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/enquiry-into-safe-alcohol-limits-welcomed.</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ In the wake of the Public Health Responsibility Deal, the Commons Select Committee for Science and Technology has announced an enquiry into the government's health advice concerning alcohol. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:04:44 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Survey results may reveal a change in young people’s attitudes to drinking</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/young-peoples-attitudes-to-drinking</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The 2010 annual survey of smoking, drinking and drug use among young people in England released today by the NHS Information Centre shows a significant reduction in young people’s involvement with alcohol, continuing an apparent trend over recent years. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:29:25 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Drinks industry too influential on public health policy</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/drinks-industry-too-influential-on-public-health-policy</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Despite its stated intention to tackle alcohol harm, the current government has massively increased drinks industry representation on the Government and Partners Alcohol Working Group, which is intended to have a key role in formulating the government’s alcohol strategy. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:47:20 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>The drinks industry and social networking</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/drinks-industry-and-social-networking</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A new report by Alcohol Concern looks at how children and young people are at risk of being exposed to alcohol marketing and pro-drinking messages via the internet. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:32:35 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Off-licence density linked to alcohol harm in under-18s</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/off-licence-density-linked-to-alcohol-harm-in-under-18s</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ New research commissioned by Alcohol Concern shows a positive link between the density of off-licensed premises and harm from alcohol in underage drinkers. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:41:05 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Drinkers urged to wise up about alcohol and energy drinks</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/drinkers-urged-to-wise-up-about-alcohol-and-energy-drinks</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Alcohol Concern is urging drinkers to be more aware of the potential risks of mixing alcohol with energy drinks. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:38:23 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Alcohol industry ‘responsible drinking’ messages failing to address the real issues</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/alcohol-industry-responsible-drinking-messages-failing-to-address-the-real-issues</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Alcohol industry campaigns to promote ‘responsible drinking’ have little effect, and may even be counterproductive.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:36:46 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Under-18s want more protection from alcohol marketing exposure</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/under-18s-want-more-protection-from-alcohol-marketing-exposure</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A survey of over 2300 children and young people reveals concern at alcohol marketing exposure and support for stronger regulation that robustly protects under-18s, finds Alcohol Concern ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:13:14 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Don Shenker to leave Alcohol Concern</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/don-shenker-to-leave-alcohol-concern</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Board of Alcohol Concern has announced a restructuring of its senior management following the loss of core funding, with the role of the CEO becoming part time for a year alongside the recruitment of a full time Director of Fundraising and Campaigning.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:05:32 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Alcohol Concern calls on politicians to commit to action on alcohol harm</title>
        <link>http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/alcohol-concern-calls-on-politicians-to-commit-to-action-on-alcohol-harm</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ For Alcohol Awareness Week 2011 (14-20 November), Alcohol Concern is launching the Charter for a World Free of Alcohol Harm. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
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