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Statistics on alcohol: England 2010
Wednesday 26 May 2010
An annual report presenting a range of information on alcohol use and misuse from a variety of sources published by the NHS Information Centre.
Tesco calls for minimum price on alcohol
Friday 21 May 2010
Welcoming the government's pledge to ban below-cost sales of alcohol, Tesco has unveiled a series of measures to tackle the problem of binge-drinking.
Government targets alcohol loss-leading, taxation and licensing
Thursday 20 May 2010
The UK's coalition government has pledged to ban the sale of alcohol below cost price in an effort to cut binge-drinking in England and Wales.
WHO seeks to reduce alcohol misuse
Thursday 20 May 2010
The global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol was adopted by consensus at the annual assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO).
EU attitudes towards alcohol
Wednesday 28 April 2010
Europe is the region with the highest per capita alcohol consumption in the world and harmful and hazardous alcohol consumption is the third largest risk factor for ill-health.
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Budget tax increase on cider rescinded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Last month's budget tax rise for cider has been rescinded in the run up to the general election.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.
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