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We know MUP works – but we can make it even better

Barney Dowling

3rd June 2025

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Minimum Unit Pricing: Explained

30th May 2025

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The Price is Right: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol and the case for a windfall tax

May 2025

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“In some ways – because so many people drink alcohol – perceiving yourself to have a problem feels arguably more unusual than with another drug.”

🎙️Dr @WilliamHaydock of @collect_voice discusses alcohol treatment on our latest podcast 🎧

Links to listen: https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/12327/

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We’ve published a new report on #LGBT views on #AlcoholMarketing

@DrDaveWhiteley, whose ‘Performing Solidarity’ research uncovered ‘a complex web’ of alcohol marketing targeting the community, gives his thoughts on the report.

https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/community-not-a-commodity-the-lgbt-communitys-views-on-alcohol-marketing/

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How could England improve upon Scotland and Wales’ Minimum Unit Pricing policies?

Watch our film to find out.

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On Saturday, Vietnam’s National Assembly voted to increase taxes on alcohol and tobacco, and introduce a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.

The tax rate on beer and strong liquor will rise to 70% by 2027, before reaching 90% in 2031.

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