Latest UK News

2008 Budget
Duty on alcohol has been increased by 6% above the rate of inflation.
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Press Release
Supermarkets link a sporting weekend and St. Patrick’s Day with binge drinking in the home.

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Resources

Alcohol Alert

Current Affairs


UK Alcohol Data Map
Many large-scale surveys, conducted by the government and others, include questions relating to alcohol. Most of these make the resulting data freely available. IAS has produced the Data Map as a resource for researchers to find available data relevant to their area of interest.

Click here to link to the Data Map.

IAS Briefing Paper

Use of Alcohol as a Loss-leader
A recent meeting between the Prime Minister and interested parties discussed binge-drinking culture in the UK. The issue of loss leading with alcohol was discussed, demonstrating the importance of the issue.

Click here to download the full paper.
Alcohol

Our quarterly magazine that focuses on alcohol related issues in the UK. You can view the articles online or download in pdf format.


Current Issue 2 2008


On the cover:
Alcohol tax increases ‘will save thousands of lives’ - Dept of Health

The Globe Magazine

Vigilance required over WHO collaboration with the drinks industry on a global strategy

The IAS in Europe

Pathways for Health Project
A Series of reports produced for the European Commission:

Download full reports here.

International Links