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Why we need a long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK

This blog explains our new long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK, developed with experts across policy, health, and civil society. It sets...

Deregulating alcohol licensing: how the government’s proposals risk undermining public health and democracy

The government’s proposed licensing reforms risk shifting power from communities to industry, weakening safeguards that protect public health. By prioritising economic growth over evidence of...

Why England and Wales need a lower drink drive limit

What are the main arguments for and against reducing the drink drive limit in England and Wales?

The politics of inaction: why alcohol policy can’t wait

Jem Roberts argues that the government’s failure to include proven alcohol policies like minimum unit pricing in its 10-Year Health Plan is a political misstep...

Harm reduction as a rational response to irrational drinking

Dr Haydock argues that alcohol policy should reflect the complex, often irrational motivations behind drinking, especially in social and nightlife contexts. By adopting a harm...

“A meal is a way of connecting with somebody”

Alcohol Change UK's 'Feeding Recovery Project' guides local services on providing food support for people in addiction recovery, emphasising nutrition's role in health and well-being.

It’s just a matter of time: drone-delivered alcohol in your neighbourhood

Drone delivery of alcohol poses risks by significantly increasing availability, affordability, and convenience, potentially driving higher consumption and harm. Professor Simone Pettigrew argues for the...

“Outta sight, outta mind?”. What do the public and professional stakeholders think about alcohol policy?

Dr Dimova looks at the opinions of both public and professional stakeholders regarding policy suggestions to reduce alcohol use and harms. She highlights the importance...

Ireland’s reputation on alcohol policy under threat

Despite the strides made by Ireland to introduce policies to reduce alcohol consumption and harm, the Sale of Alcohol Bill is set to undo much...

Acceptable, accessible and affordable – but at what cost?

Alice Wiseman, Director of Public Health for Gateshead, discusses why it is becoming increasingly important to implement evidence-based policies to reduce alcohol consumption and harm.

Alcohol availability and accessibility around schools in Ireland

A new study has found that alcohol outlets are often in close proximity to schools in Ireland, which is likely to normalise alcohol use among...

Alcohol control policies for everyone?

The systematic review and meta-analysis looked at the efficacy of different alcohol control policies and how they could benefit different groups in society.

Do the size of servings, glasses and bottles influence how much people drink?

A review of 15 studies and 1 review to determine whether reducing glass and bottle sizes reduces overall consumption of alcohol.

“Pub-ageddon!” How alcohol licensing changes during COVID-19 lockdown were portrayed in UK news media

Changes in alcohol licensing throughout the COVID lockdowns were portrayed by the UK media in different ways as the pandemic developed. Generally this moved from...

The case for repoliticising alcohol use and harms

Journalist and PhD candidate James Wilt discusses how the profit seeking of the alcohol industry has led to a public health crisis. Wilt explains how...

Healthy life expectancy: why tackling alcohol is key

If the Government is serious about extending healthy life expectancy for all, it must get serious about tackling alcohol. With the Health Disparities White Paper...

2012’s Alcohol Strategy 10 years on: was the ‘GAS’ a lot of hot air?

Our Head of Research looks at 2012's Alcohol Strategy a decade on, highlighting the Government's inertia and failure to achieve the vast majority of what...

Has MUP in Scotland reduced alcohol-related crime in the first 21 months? Reflections on an evaluation

A recent report suggested Scotland's minimum unit pricing has done little to reduce alcohol-related crime. Dr Lightowlers and Ms Bryant look at the limitations of...

Is it time to help alcohol retailers make more money by selling less alcohol?

Public health bodies need to focus on more specific policy aims in order to make a difference and educational campaigns can develop the necessary climate...

What COVID-19 restrictions tell us about violence and how alcohol availability affects this

The 2020 coronavirus lockdowns gave researchers in Cardiff a rare opportunity to look at how alcohol-related violence in and out of homes changed compared to...