Institute of Alcohol Studies

The revenue from minimum unit pricing “could make a real difference if it was instead directed towards improving and increasing the availability of alcohol support services”, instead of increasing industry revenue – @tracy_xx @WeAreWithYou

The Scotch Whisky Association continues to claim that keeping alcohol duty rates in line with inflation in 2023 cost the Treasury revenue.

This is clear misinformation. Whisky duty receipts in the financial year 2023/24 were higher than the previous year

Plans to ban junk food ads and stop children buying high-caffeine energy drinks are among radical public health measures being drawn up by ministers to prevent illness.

The government made clear it would face down “predictable cries of ‘nanny state’”.

“Businesses are spending money [on gifts to MPs] because they believe it will be in their financial interests. [But] it can give the appearance of a conflict of interest for MPs amending and voting on legislation that will impact these businesses.”