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‘European Commission releases landmark alcohol report by the Institute of Alcohol Studies’

‘European Commission releases landmark alcohol report by the Institute of Alcohol Studies’ The European Commission has today released the first-ever comprehensive study of alcohol in...

UK in ‘premier league’ for binge-drinking, says landmark European report

UK in ‘premier league’ for binge-drinking, says landmark European report UK adults and adolescents are among the top binge-drinkers in Europe, according to the first-ever...

Government uses statistical sleight of hand `prove’ Licensing Act cuts crime

Government uses statistical sleight of hand `prove’ Licensing Act cuts crime. The carefully selected crime statistics released by the Home Office on 8 February fail...

“Violence down amid pub law change”

“Violence down amid pub law change” Violent crimes recorded by the police in England and Wales fell by 11% at the end of last year,...

Institute of Alcohol Studies says binge drinking blitz is only sticking plaster

Institute of Alcohol Studies says binge drinking blitz is only sticking plaster DeHavilland Report – News Comment Summary The Institute of Alcohol Studies today described...

Government in the pocket of the Alcohol Industry IAS attacks Portman Group influence

Government in the pocket of the Alcohol Industry IAS attacks Portman Group influence The drink industry’s hand is plainly visible in the Interim Analytical Report...

The national alcohol strategy in the hands of the drink industry

The national alcohol strategy in the hands of the drink industry The long-delayed national alcohol policy will be dictated by the drink industry. This is...

Drink drive limit: IAS Condemns Government Betrayal

The Government's refusal to lower the drink drive limit is a broken promise that will cost lives, the IAS said today in response to the...

Young drinkers receive a death warning

Young drinkers receive a death warning Institute of Alcohol Studies calls for government action to stem the tide of dangerous drinking among young people. The...

10 per cent increase in drink-drive casualties – IAS condemns Government’s record

10 per cent increase in drink-drive casualties – IAS condemns Government’s record The IAS today accused the Government of shameful neglect of the drink-drive problem,...

IAS Attacks Government Proposals for 24 Hour Drinking

IAS Attacks Government Proposals for 24 Hour Drinking Government proposals for 24 hour drinking are against both public opinion and the public interest, the IAS...

Marketing Alcohol to Young People – An Industry out of Control

Marketing Alcohol to Young People – An Industry out of Control. Corporate greed, lies at the heart of the drink industry’s cynical manipulation of their...

The Labour Government’s record on drink driving casts doubt on whether it can be trusted to deal with the endemic alcohol problem

The Labour Government’s record on drink driving casts doubt on whether it can be trusted to deal with the endemic alcohol problem Two and a...

IAS Condemns Delay in Tackling Drink Driving

IAS Condemns Delay in Tackling Drink Driving Responding to the Government’s White Paper on road safety, the IAS said that while it was delighted the...

Majority Oppose Late Night Drinking

Majority Oppose Late Night Drinking Most people are opposed to extending drinking hours, especially in residential areas. The huge majority are in favour of local...

Drugged up on Drink

Drugged up on Drink The drink industry has fought a “recreational drug war” in order to win back the youth market. In a consumer culture...

Combating Drink-Driving – Next Steps A Consultation Document

Combating Drink-Driving – Next Steps A Consultation Document Letter to Lord Whitty Since the end of the consultation period, 20 months have elapsed during which...

1999 Budget Excise Duties Brown acused of political cynicism

1999 Budget Excise Duties – Brown accused of political cynicism The Chancellor of the Exchequer decision to freeze excise duties on alcohol while raising them...

National Alcohol Strategy – Press Statement By Institute of Alcohol Studies

National Alcohol Strategy – Press Statement By Institute of Alcohol Studies A focus on the health problems caused by alcohol to the virtual exclusion of...

Institute of Alcohol Studies Challenges Government over Millennium Binge Government proposals ‘Against Public Interest’

Institute of Alcohol Studies Challenges Government over Millennium Binge Government proposals ‘Against Public Interest’. Government Ministers are being challenged by the IAS to provide assurances...