Is the Great British Pub on the verge of extinction? The truth behind the headlines
Media headlines often suggest that British pubs are in terminal decline. But is that true?
10 Feb 2026
Topic:
Bringing together evidence, policy and practice to reduce alcohol harm
Is the Great British Pub on the verge of extinction? The truth behind the headlines
Media headlines often suggest that British pubs are in terminal decline. But is that true?
Jem Roberts and Dr Peter Rice
10 Feb 2026
Topic:
How the cost of living crisis affects alcohol harm
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How the alcohol and gambling industries frame harm in the same way
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Last orders? Young people’s perspectives on the decline in youth drinking
Dr Hannah Fairbrother
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The race is on: the SNP must prioritise public health over industry gains
Jane Gordon
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Good news for public health, good news for pubs, and good news for Treasury revenue
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Studies around the world collectively find that Minimum Unit Pricing would reduce alcohol-related hospital burden
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1st March 2023
Patterns in alcohol-related violence: exploring recent declines in alcohol-related violence in England and Wales
Lucy Bryant
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Should we rethink how we drink? Canada’s new drinking guidance vs. the UK’s
Dr Adam Sherk
23rd February 2023
“The best me probably would be better without alcohol”: What women told us about the sober curious movement
Dr Belinda Lunnay, Professor Paul R Ward, and Dr Emily Nicholls
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Leading alcohol research funder’s relationship with the alcohol industry: time for change?
Dr Gemma Mitchell
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Framing of harms and solutions at industry-funded alcohol and gambling conferences
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What happened with UK alcohol consumption and harm in 2022?
Dr Sadie Boniface
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Banning alcohol advertising would give us more choice, not less
Jem Roberts
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With evidence on alcohol policies being stronger than ever, now is the time for governments to act
Dr Peter Rice
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