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Alcohol treatment data published
Monday 19 April 2010
The NTA (National Treatment Agency) has published a report analysing a full year (2008-2009) of alcohol treatment data.
King's Fund report criticises government action on alcohol
Monday 12 April 2010
A new report published by the King's Fund concludes that there is no sign that the government's aims to reduce harmful alcohol consumption have been achieved.
Budget tax increase on cider rescinded
Wednesday 07 April 2010
Last month's budget tax rise for cider has been rescinded in the run up to the general election.
Irresponsible drinks promotions banned
Wednesday 07 April 2010
New mandatory licensing conditions came into force on 6 April 2010 which ban irresponsible drinks promotions.
Hospital admissions for alcohol-related harm
Thursday 01 April 2010
The Health Profile of England 2009 published today shows rising alcohol-related hospital admissions and alcohol-related deaths.
Government publishes response to the Health Select Committee report on alcohol
Thursday 18 March 2010
The Department of Health has welcomed the report on alcohol from the Health Select Committee and provided a response to the issues raised in the report.
Mandatory code gets Lords assent
Tuesday 16 March 2010
The government's Mandatory Code on Alcohol Sales which will eliminate the worst practices in alcohol sales will come into effect from the beginning of April.
Government open to new drink-drive limits
Monday 15 March 2010
The Transport Minister, Lord Adonis, confirmed that he expects the North Review to recommend a lowering of the drink drive limit.
Over 1 in 5 blame peer pressure for drinking too much
Monday 01 March 2010
A YouGov poll suggests that over one in five (22%) of people who drink more than they planned put it down to peer pressure.
Children, young people and alcohol - research published
Monday 22 February 2010
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has published results of research which looked at understanding parents’ and young people’s attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol and alcohol consumption.
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